DUNCAN TAVERN WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL APRIL 1, 2027.
WE APOLOGIZE FOR THE INCONVENIENCE.
PLEASE CONTACT FOXLIBRARY@DUNCANTAVERN.COM FOR LIBRARY REQUESTS.
JOHN FOX, JR.
Genealogical Library
JOHN FOX, JR GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY was named in honor of John Fox, Jr., one of Kentucky’s most famous authors, born right here in Bourbon County. The library is located on the ground floor of historic Duncan Tavern. Fox Library is a genealogical library focusing on assisting patrons with the research, discovery & documentation of their Revolutionary War ancestors.
THE CONTENTS OF THE JOHN FOX JR Genealogical Library can best be described as a wealth of vibrant, ever-changing genealogical & historical information. This wealth lies in the uniqueness and volume of the material available that is maintained through continuous appraisal & supplementation by the Library staff. The generous support received through book donations adds to this wealth.
Library Hours
Wednesday – Saturday:
10am – 4pm
Closed for Lunch: 12pm – 1pm
By appointment:
mid-December - April
Admission $ 10
Annual Membership $ 25
DAR, SAR, C.A.R & SR FREE
Research Requests $ 20
Bourbon Co Maps $ 5
Photocopies $ 0.25
323 High Street
Paris, Kentucky 40361
859-987-1786
THE LIBRARY IS HOST to an extensive collection of resources unique to Bourbon County & other Kentucky counties as well as nearby states, especially Virginia, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina. Arguably one of the most valuable assets to Fox Library, the family files, sent by researchers from all over the United States, sharing information about their Kentucky families.
THROUGH THE YEARS the library has grown. Two more rooms, a second reading room & a periodical reading room were added as additions were made to the Duncan Tavern Historic Center over the years. The shelves hold an impressive collection of history & genealogy books. There are also vertical family files & numerous family histories in book form, as well as maps and county & state histories focusing on Bourbon County families & Revolutionary War patriots. Most Kentucky counties are represented in either vertical files or books. The collection also includes the complete set of KSDAR Genealogical Records Reports.
FOX LIBRARY IS STAFFED solely by volunteers. Patrons can request research assistance via phone, email & mail correspondence and by visiting the library in person.
