1A written history focusing on a particular town, district, or other limited area.
2Originally British the branch of history that deals with the social, economic, and cultural development of particular localities, often using local records and resources.
Origin
Early 17th century.
Definition of local history in US English:
local history
noun
1A written history focusing on a particular town, district, or other limited area.
2Originally British the branch of history that deals with the social, economic, and cultural development of particular localities, often using local records and resources.