Program Type:
History and GenealogyProgram Description
Description
Sanborn fire insurance maps are a genealogy resource often overlooked by genealogists. Although originally developed to assist insurance companies in assessing risk of coverage, these maps contain a wealth of information useful in family research. This presentation will cover the history of Sanborn maps as well as where you can find them, how to read them, and how to use them in your research.
This program is in partnership with the Carroll County Genealogical Society.
Disclaimer(s)
Celebrating America fosters a greater sense and understanding of America's history and Carroll County's important role in that history by joining forces with private and public institutions around the county. For more information about the initiative, visit Carroll County's Celebrating America website.