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Nesdore
10-17-2014, 01:19 PM
I would like to research old sites just wondering if any of you had a good website or something just still fairly new to all this thanks and HH

freemindstuck
10-17-2014, 01:36 PM
I would recommend getting online and looking for plat maps from your area. In Iowa we have the IAgenweb project which is very handy as well. Hopefully Ohio has something similar.

Nesdore
10-17-2014, 02:27 PM
Thanks ill have to try that :thumbsup01:

Ill Digger
10-17-2014, 02:52 PM
Historic Map Works. Is a good one too.;)

Digger Don
10-17-2014, 03:14 PM
my favorites are historic aerials and historic map works. historic aerial has a slide feature so you can see the exact location then and now. it goes back to 1939 in some cases.

Nesdore
10-17-2014, 03:19 PM
Thanks Don and Ill appreciate all the help

del
10-17-2014, 04:13 PM
you got some great advice and tips there :thumbsup02:

Skamaniac
10-18-2014, 10:57 PM
Some counties have old maps of their area on their websites. Many also have online maps that show who owns what property which can make seeking permission much easier.

Dentron20
10-21-2014, 07:49 PM
I would like to research old sites just wondering if any of you had a good website or something just still fairly new to all this thanks and HH

You happen to live in a state that has very good history sites. Most of what I know about areas in Kentucky came from your (Ohio Historical Society). I envy you.