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Putnam County, Florida
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Putnam County, Florida Facts
When was Putnam County, FL Created?
Putnam County was created on January 13, 1849 from Alachua County, and Saint Johns County. This county was named for Benjamin A. Putnam (1801–1869), soldier during the Second Seminole War and Floridian legislator.
What is the County Seat of Putnam County, FL?
The County Seat is located in Palatka also, the county government website is www.putnam-fl.com.
What counties are adjacent to Putnams County, FL?
Bordering Counties are Clay County, St. Johns County, Flagler County, Volusia County, Marion County, Alachua County, Bradford County.
What cities and towns are in Putnam County, FL?
Cities and towns located in the County include Crescent City, Interlachen, Palatka, Pomona Park, Welaka.
Putnam County, FL Vital Records
Where can find Putnam County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Putnam County vital records can be found at the Florida Office of Vital Records which has copies of Birth & Deaths reported 1917 to present and Divorce & Marriages since June 6, 1927. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Florida for current fees and application process.
You can search online for Putnam County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Florida Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Divorce Certificate, Death Certificate Applications to mail.
Vital Records can also be found in the Putnam County Health Department has copies of Birth & Death certificates. Also has computer access from 1917 to present for birth records for the entire state as well as births that occurred in this county.
- U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
- Social Security Death Index
- USGenweb Archives Florida Marriage Project
- Florida Marriage Collection, 1822-1875 and 1927-2001
- Florida Divorce Index, 1927-2001
- Florida Marriages, 1822-1850
- Florida Marriages, 1830-1993
- Florida Marriages, 1837-1974
- Florida Death Index, 1877-1998
- Florida Deaths and Burials, 1900-1921
- Florida Deaths, 1877-1939
Putnam County, FL Census Records
What Putnam County, FL census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Putnam County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1850, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
Putnam Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Putnam Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Putnam Co. Union Veterans Schedules is available for 1890. The Slave Schedules exist for 1850 & 1860.
There are Florida State censuses from 1867, 1875, 1885, 1935, 1945. You can get free downloadable and also printable census forms to help you with your research. See Also Florida Census Records Research Guide
Putnam County, FL Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Putnam County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Putnam County. The years listed below are the first noted records with this county. See Also Florida Corthouse Records Research Guide.
PLEASE READ FIRST!!! Please call the clerk’s department to confirm hours, mailing address, fees and other specifics before visiting or requesting information because of sometimes changing contact information. The Department Offices DO NOT DO RESEARCH. The files are available to interested parties, barring private issues. Many staff will guide individuals in locating the materials, however it’s up to the person to carry out the research.
- Putnam County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: P.O. Box 758, Palatka, FL 32178-0758 or 410 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka, FL 32177
- Putnam County Clerk of the Circuit Court / County Clerk is custodian of all records of all predecessor courts, whether justice of the peace, city, county, probate, civil, or criminal.
- Phone: (386) 326-7600
- Marriage Records: 1849
- Land Records: 1849
- Probate Records: 1849
- Court Records: 1849
- Putnam County Tax Collector collects all real estate taxes including postponed and delinquent, all county revenues in addition to the research and issue tax deed applications. Our department is the holder of tax records and assessed values.
- Florida Land Records
- BLM Land Records
Putnam County, FL Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Putnam County, FL?
A list of Putnam County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Florida Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Putnam County Archives and History Commission, 518 St. Johns Ave., Palatka, FL 32077
- Putnam County Historical Society, P.O. Box 35; Palatka, FL 32178-0035
- Putnam County Genealogical Society, P. O. Box 418, Palatka, FL 32078
- Florida Dept of State Div of Library & Bureau of Archives & Records Management, 500 S. Bronough St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250
- Florida State Genealogical Society, PO Box 10249, Tallahassee, FL 32302-2249
- Florida Historical Society 1320 Highland Ave, Melbourne, FL 32935
Where can I connect with other Putnam County, FL Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Florida Genealogy Community (plus.google.com)
- Florida State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Putnam County, Florida Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com)
- Putnam County, Florida Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Putnam County, FL?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Putnam County. A lot of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Business oriented Sites, Private Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some require a fee. This is just a directory which has been collected or submitted. I do not endorse or promote one genealogy site over another.
Putnam Co. FL Books, Newspapers & Publications
- Florida Newspapers Books & Publications Research Guide
- Florida historical newspaper archives online (newspapers.com)
- Historical Newspapers from Florida (1823 – 1959) (genealogybank.com)
- Putnam County, Florida Books (amazon.com)
- Putnam County Florida Genealogy Books (books.google.com)
- Search Florida Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
Putnam Co. FL Cemeteries & Church Records
- Florida Cemetery Research Guide
- Putnam Co., Florida Graves (findagrave.com)
- Putnam County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Putnam Co., Florida Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Putnam Co., Florida Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Florida Church & Bible Research Guide
- Putnam County, Florida Church Books (amazon.com)
Putnam Co. FL Family Websites, Pictures & Histories
- Create a Free Family Tree (ancestry.com)
- The Florida Family Group Sheet Project (fgs-project.com)
Putnam Co. FL General and History Websites
- See Also State History for Florida
- Putnam County, Florida Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- Putnam County Courthouse History (jud10.org)
- Putnam County, Florida Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Putnam Co. FL Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Putnam County, Florida (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Florida – Counties – Putnam (cyndislist.com)
- Putnam County Florida (genealogytrails.com)
- Putnam Co. FLGenweb (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- Putnam County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Putnam Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Putnam Co. FL Immigration & Naturalization
- See Also Statewide Immigration and Naturalization Links for Florida
- Florida Passenger Lists, 1898-1951 (search.ancestry.com)
- Florida, Petitions for Naturalization, 1913-1991 (search.ancestry.com)
Putnam Co. FL Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Florida Links and Information
- Putnam Co. D.O.T. Road and Highway Maps (dot.state.fl.us)
- Putnam County maps from Exploring Florida website (fcit.usf.edu)
- 1895 Putnam County Map (livgenmi.com)
Putnam Co. FL Military Records
- Florida Military Records Research Guide
- Florida Military Records (fold3.com) will provide easy access to military records, stories, photos, and personal documents belonging to the Florida women and men which served. Suitable for Putnam County genealogists, researchers, historians plus much more.