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Hendricks County, Indiana Facts

When was Hendricks County, IN Created?
Hendricks County was established on December 28, 1823 from Delaware New Purchase and Wabash New Purchase. This county was named for Governor of Indiana William Hendricks.

What is the County Seat of Hendricks County, IN?
The County Seat is located in Danville also, the county government website is www.co.hendricks.in.us/ .

What counties are adjacent to Hendricks County, IN?
Bordering Counties are  Boone CountyMarion CountyMorgan CountyPutnam CountyMontgomery County.

What cities and towns are in Hendricks County, IN?
Cities and towns located in the County include  Amo, Avon, Brownsburg, Clayton, Coatesville, Danville, Lizton, North Salem, Pittsboro, Plainfield, Stilesville.

What Townships are in Hendricks County, IN?
Townships located in the County include  Brown, Center, Clay, Eel River, Franklin, Guilford, Liberty, Lincoln, Marion, Middle, Union, Washington.

Hendricks County, IN Vital Records

Where can find Hendricks County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Hendricks 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 Hendricks 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 Hendricks County Department of Health, 355 S. Washington St., Ste 211, Danville, IN 46122 ; Phone: 317-745-9222 ; maintains and provides Certified Birth and Death Records. They have Birth & Death Records from 1882.

Hendricks County, IN Census Records


What Hendricks 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 183018401850186018701880 (free index)1890 (fragment)19001910192019301940.

Hendricks Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Hendricks Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Hendricks 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

Hendricks County, IN Courthouse and Government Records

Hendricks County Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Hendricks County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Hendricks County. The years listed below are the first noted records with this county. See Also Indiana Corthouse Records Research Guide.

  • Hendricks County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
    • Address: One Courthouse Square, 51 W. Main St., Danville, IN 46122
  • Hendricks County Clerk responsiblities 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.
    • Phone: (317) 745-9231
    • Marriage Records: 1824
    • Probate Records: 1822
    • Court Records: 1824
  • Hendricks 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: 355 South Washington Street, Danville, IN 46122
    • Phone: (317) 745-9224
    • Land Records: 1823
  • Hendricks 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

Hendricks County, IN Societies and Family History Resources

What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Hendricks County, IN?
A list of Hendricks County Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Indiana Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.

Where can I connect with other Hendricks County, IN Researchers through message boards and forums?

What other genealogical resources are available in Hendricks County, IN?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Hendricks 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.

Hendricks Co. IN Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Hendricks Co. IN Books, Newspapers & Publications

Hendricks Co. IN Cemeteries & Church Records

Hendricks Co. IN Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Hendricks Co. IN General and History Websites

Hendricks Co. IN Military Records

Hendricks Co. IN Schools & Directories