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LaPorte County, Indiana
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LaPorte County, Indiana Facts
When was LaPorte County, IN Created?
LaPorte County was established on January 9,1832 from St. Joseph County and Unorganized Land This county was name means the port in French, which refers to the county’s harbors on Lake Michigan.
What is the County Seat of LaPorte County, IN?
The County Seat is located in LaPorte also, the county government website is www.laportecounty.org/ .
What counties are adjacent to LaPorte County, IN?
Bordering Counties are Berrien County, Michigan, St. Joseph County, Starke County, Jasper County, Porter County.
What cities and towns are in LaPorte County, IN?
Cities and towns located in the County include La Porte, Michigan City, Kingsbury, Kingsford Heights, LaCrosse, Long Beach, Michiana Shores, Pottawattamie Park, Trail Creek, Wanatah, Westville.
What Townships are in LaPorte County, IN?
Townships located in the County include Cass, Center, Clinton, Coolspring, Dewey, Galena, Hanna, Hudson, Johnson, Kankakee, Lincoln, Michigan, New Durham, Noble, Pleasant, Prairie, Scipio, Springfield, Union, Washington, Wills.
LaPorte County, IN Vital Records
Where can find LaPorte County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
LaPorte County vital records can be found at the Indiana Office of Vital Records which has copies of birth and death records. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Indiana for current fees and application process.
You can search online for LaPorte County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Indiana Birth Certificate or Death Certificate Applications to mail.
Vital Records can also be found in the LaPorte County Department of Health, 809 State St., Suite 401 A, LaPorte, IN 46350; Phone: (219) 326-6808 or (219) 874-5611 ext 2200; maintains and provides Certified Birth and Death Records. They have Birth & Death Records from 1882.
- Orena V. Grant genealogical collection (marriages and cemetery records)
- U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
- Social Security Death Index
- USGenweb Archives Indiana Marriage Project
- Indiana, Births and Christenings, 1773-1933
- Indiana Births, 1880-1920
- Indiana Marriage Records, Various Sources 1919 – 2001
- Indiana Marriages to 1850
- Genealogy Database: Marriages through 1850
- Genealogy Database: Marriages: 1993-2004
- Indiana, Marriages, 1780-1992
- Indiana Marriage Collection, 1800-1941
- Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959
- Indiana Marriages, 1802-1892
- Indiana, Death Index, 1882-1920
- Indiana Deaths, 1882-1920
LaPorte County, IN Census Records
What LaPorte County, IN census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Adams County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
LaPorte Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. LaPorte Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. LaPorte Co. Union Veterans Schedules is available for 1890. One can find free online and printable census forms to help you with your research. See Also Indiana Census Records Research Guide
LaPorte County, IN Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the LaPorte County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in LaPorte County. The years listed below are the first noted records with this county. See Also Indiana 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.
- LaPorte County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- LaPorte County Clerk responsibilities include administering Court Records of all Court Cases, prepares the Court’s permanent historical record, performs marriage ceremonies, process marriage applications and issue marriage licenses, processes and distributes documents for court cases, and keeps a record of all wills and matters of trust in probate proceedings. The County Clerk’s Office DOES NOT DO RESEARCH. The documents are available to interested parties, barring confidential issues. The staff will assist people in finding the materials, but it is up to the individual to do the research.
- Address: 813 Lincolnway Suite 105, La Porte, Indiana 46350
- Phone: 219-326-6808
- Marriage Records: 1832
- Probate Records: 1832
- Court Records: 1832
- LaPorte County Recorder maintains, preserves and Records Deeds, Mortgages, Assignments, Releases, Powers of Attorney, Real Estate Contracts, Annexations, Trustee Elections, Affidavits, Final Decrees, Surveys, Federal Tax Liens, Mechanics Liens, Military Discharges, Articles of Incorporation, Cemetery Deeds, Bonds, Plats, Condominiums, Firms Doing Business Under Assumed Names, Delinquent Sewer Liens, and Miscellaneous Instruments.
- Address: 555 Michigan Avenue, Suite 201 La Porte 46350
- Phone: 219-326-2209 ext 2234
- Land Records: 1831
- LaPorte County Treasurer’s Office is responsible for collecting taxes. The treasurer also receives distributions of local income and other taxes that are collected by the state such as real estate tax, personal property tax, mobile home tax, state assessed tax, and the following miscellaneous taxes: auto excise tax, inheritance tax, and innkeeper’s tax.
- BLM Land Records
LaPorte County, IN Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for LaPorte County, IN?
A list of LaPorte County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Indiana Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- La Porte County Historian , Fern E. Schultz , 5817 W. Johnson Road , La Porte, IN 46350-8187; Home Phone: (219) 326-6458
- Hanna Historical Society , 108 W. Young St. , Hanna, IN 46340
- La Porte County Genealogical Society , 904 Indiana Ave. , La Porte, IN 46350-3435
- La Porte County Historical Society , 2405 Indiana Ave. Suite 1 , La Porte, IN 46350-6063; Phone: (219) 324-6767
- Michigan City Historical Society , P.O. Box 512 , Michigan City, IN 46361-0512; Phone: (219) 872-6133
- The Wanatah Historical Society , P.O. Box 156 , Wanatah, IN 46390-0156; Phone: (219) 733-2822
- Westville Community Historical Society , P.O. Box 395 , Westville, IN 46391-0395
- Indiana State Archives, 6440 E. 30th St., Indianapolis, IN 46219; (317) 591-5222
- Indiana State Library, 140 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2296
- Indiana Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 10507, Fort Wayne IN 46852
- Indiana Historical Society, 450 W. Ohio St, Indianapolis,IN 46202
Where can I connect with other LaPorte County, IN Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Indiana Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Indiana State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- LaPorte County, Indiana Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in LaPorte County
- LaPorte County, Indiana Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in LaPorte County, IN?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to LaPorte County. These genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Commercial Sites, Private Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some require a cost. This is simply a collection that has been gathered or submitted. I do not recommend or promote one genealogy site over another.
LaPorte Co. IN Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Indiana Links and Information
- LaPorte County Township Map (stats.indiana.edu)
- 1895 LaPorte County Map (livgenmi.com)
LaPorte Co. IN Books, Newspapers & Publications
- Indiana Newspapers Books & Publications Research Guide
- Indiana historical newspaper archives online (newspapers.com)
- Historical Newspapers from Indiana (1817 – 1930) (genealogybank.com)
- LaPorte County, Indiana Books (amazon.com)
- Internet Archives online books for LaPorte County (archive.org)
- Google online books for LaPorte County (google.com)
- Indiana Newspaper Holdings for LaPorte County (in.gov)
- SearchIndiana Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
LaPorte Co. IN Cemeteries & Church Records
- LaPort Co., Cemeteries (dunelady.com)
- LaPorte Co., Indiana Graves (findagrave.com)
- Indiana Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- LaPorte County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- LaPorte Co., Indiana Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- LaPorte Co., Indiana Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- LaPorte County, Indiana Church Books (amazon.com)
LaPorte Co. IN Family Websites, Pictures & Histories
- Create a Free Family Tree (ancestry.com)
- Nichols and Related Families (nicholsgenealogy.com)
- The Indiana Family Group Sheet Project (fgs-project.com)
LaPorte Co. IN General and History Websites
- LaPorte County, Indiana Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- History of La Porte County, Indiana (search.ancestry.com)
- LaPorte today (search.ancestry.com)
- Early Indiana History for LaPorte County (countyhistory.com)
- Map of LaPorte Co. Historical Markers (in.gov)
- LaPorte County, Indiana Wiki (familysearch.org)
- LaPorte Co. IN Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- LaPorte County, Indiana (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Indiana – Counties – LaPorte (cyndislist.com)
- LaPorte County Indiana (genealogytrails.com)
- LaPorte Co. INGenweb (dunelady.com)
- LaPorte County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- LaPorte Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
LaPorte Co. IN Military Records
- Indiana Military Records Research Guide
- Indiana Military Records (fold3.com) offers easy access to military records, stories, photos, and personal documents of the Indiana both women and men which served. Perfect for LaPorte County genealogists, researchers, historians and much more.
LaPorte Co. IN Schools & Directories
- Michigan City, Indiana Directories, 1890-91, 1893-94 (search.ancestry.com)
- La Porte County, Indiana Directory, 1896 (search.ancestry.com)