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The Decatur & Macon County Genealogical Society & Library is a nonprofit, nonsectarian educational organization founded in 1964 to encourage genealogy, help people gather family history information, and preserve historical and genealogical materials. Located in Decatur, Illinois, the society welcomes researchers to its library, where volunteers are available to assist with research. The collection includes resources for exploring family and local history, with materials focused on Macon County and other Illinois counties, as well as selected out-of-state publications.

The society also offers books, yearbooks, history videos, and other publications, and features a sale room and memorabilia area. Its activities include educational programming, such as beginner and intermediate genealogy classes, and a Pioneer Certificate program. Visitors can explore the library on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.

m. to 4 p. m.

at 2623 E. Pershing Road. The society also connects researchers with other libraries, local history organizations, and genealogical societies through links to related resources