Local History Handbook Moves Online

Good news for Waco history lovers! The landmark 1972 “Handbook of Waco and McLennan County, Texas” has officially entered the digital age. The book, long used by researchers, students, and genealogy enthusiasts, is now searchable and available online for free thanks to a digitization initiative led by the McLennan County Historical Commission.

This project marks a major milestone in preserving and expanding access to local history. As Commission Chairman Clint Lynch shared, the goal was simple: “We wanted to bring this book to the people.”

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