Libraries & Archives – Hawkins County Genealogy & History

Local and Regional Collections with Hawkins County Resources

H. B. Stamps Memorial Library 407 West Main Street Rogersville, TN 37857 Phone: (423) 272-8710 E-mail: info [at] hawkinslibraries [dot] org	This public library has a fine collection of genealogical research on Hawkins County families and local history. Much of the material has been collected through the efforts of the Hawkins County Genealogical & Historical Society. Hawkins County is in the Nolichucky Region of the Tennessee Multi-County Regional Library System.
Hawkins County Archives 951 East McKinney Avenue, Suite A Rogersville, TN 37857 Phone: 423-921-0904	The Archives holds a substantial amount of the county’s public records. Additionally, genealogical data, maps, and other research aids are available. The Archives’ is staffed by volunteers who attempt to provide local and historical information to visitors.
Sullivan County Public Library Kingsport Branch Kingsport, TN 37764	The Sullivan County library system has a fine collection of regional history and genealogy materials. Sullivan was the parent of Hawkins County, so it is important to check resources there.
Sullivan County Archives 3425 Hwy. 126, Suite 100 Blountville, TN 37617 Phone: (423) 323-4660 E-mail: shelia [dot] hunt [at] sullivancountytn [dot] gov	Even though Sullivan was one of the state’s first counties and the parent of Hawkins County, a significant number of early records were destroyed in a fire. Nonetheless, it is important to make a thorough check of resources here.
McClung Historical Collection 601 South Gay Street Knoxville, TN 37902 Phone: (865) 215-8801 E-mail: mcclung [at] knoxlib [dot] org	McClung’s holdings contain the premiere regional collection of East Tennessee genealogical and historical source materials. The Museum of East Tennessee History, the Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound, and the Calvin McClung Digital Collection are all important additional components of the East Tennessee Historical Center, which houses the McClung Collection.
Knox County Archives 601 South Gay Street Knoxville, TN 37902 Phone: (865) 215-8800 E-mail: archives [at] knoxlib [dot] org	The most-important item at the Knox County Archives for those researching early Hawkins County local and family histories is the collection of Superior Court, Hamilton District Records 1793-1809. Hawkins County was a part of the Hamilton District for superior court proceedings.
Archives of Appalachia East Tennessee State University Sherrod Library, Room 422 Johnson City, TN 37614 Phone: (423) 439-4338 E-mail: archives [at] etsu [dot] edu	The library has noteworthy regional-interest collections. The Sherrod Library is also one of the best sources of federal, state, and regional microfilm in East Tennessee.
Special Collections Library Carson-Newman University 1634 Russell Ave. Jefferson City, TN 37760 Phone: (865) 471-3542 E-mail: alang [at] cn [dot] edu	The Mildred L. Iddins Special Collections, housed on the third floor of Stephens-Burnett Library, consists of three main components: the Appalachian & Rare Book Collection, Baptist Archives, and College Archives. Each plays a special role in helping preserve Carson-Newman’s unique heritage. The library has a surprising collection of regional resources for historical research. The Baptist Archives contains material from throughout East Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina.
Special Collections Library University of Tennessee 1015 Volunteer Blvd Knoxville, TN 37916 Phone: (865) 974-4351	UT has a large number of historic maps and documents, including manuscripts collections such as the Joseph Rogers papers. Search manuscript holdings’ Finding Aids. Browse Tennessee Historical & Regional Digital Collections
TN State Library & Archives 403 Seventh Avenue North Nashville, TN 37243-0312 Phone: (615) 741-2764 E-mail: reference [dot] tsla [at] tn [dot] gov	TSLA has an outstanding collection of original source documents, manuscripts, and family histories; it also has microfilmed copies of most extant Hawkins County public records, church records, and newspapers.
Tennessee Valley Authority Map and Photo Records 1101 Market St. Chattanooga, TN 37402-2801 Phone: (423) 751-6277 / (800) 627-7882	TVA is an excellent resource for maps and topographic information about East Tennessee. TVA has historic maps in its collection as well. For the areas surrounding its dams, TVA has a large number of aerial photographs taken prior to World War II.
Mildred C. Marshall Collection Walters State Community College Library 500 South Davy Crockett Parkway Morristown, TN 37813-6899	Walters State Community College Library was endowed with the lifetime collection of the late Miss Marshall, whose genealogical and historical work concentrated in Grainger and surrounding counties.
Family History Library (LDS) 50 North Temple Street Salt Lake City, UT 84150	The FHL has a huge collection of documents and research materials related to Hawkins County and the surrounding region. The resources are too extensive to describe in this limited space.