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Macon County, Tennessee

Macon County, Tennessee Facts

When was Macon County, TN Created?

Macon County was founded on January 18, 1842 from Smith County and Sumner County.

What is the County Seat of Macon County, TN?

The County Seat of government is located in Lafayette also, the county government website is www.maconcountytn.com/ .

What counties are adjacent to Macon County, TN?

Bordering counties are Monroe County, Kentucky, Clay CountyJackson CountySmith CountyTrousdale CountySumner County and Allen County, Kentucky .

Macon County Courthouse and Government Records

Macon County Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Macon County Courthouse?

The following information and facts indicates whatever birth, death, marriage, land, wills, and courtroom records will be in Macon County or in the Tennessee State Library & Archives. The dates indicated below could be the first widely known documents for this county.

  • Macon County Clerk
    • Address: 104 Courthouse, Lafayette, TN 37083
    • Phone: 615-666-6515
    • Marriage Records: 1901
    • Probate Records: 1940
  • Macon County Register of Deeds
    • Address: Macon County Courthouse Room 102, Lafayette, TN 37083
    • Phone: (615) 666-2353
    • Land & Deed Records: 1901
  • Macon County Clerk of Circuit Court
    • Address: Macon County Justice Center 904 Hwy. 52 Bypass East, Lafayette, TN 37083
    • Phone: 615-666-2354
    • Chancery Court Minutes: 1844
    • Circuit Court Minutes: 1901
    • County  Court Minutes: 1905

Where can find Macon County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?

Macon County vital records can be found at the Tennessee Department of Health (VDH) Office of Vital Records which has copies for copies of birth certificates, marriage licenses and divorce decrees. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Tennessee for current fees and application process.

Marriage license records are available from the county clerk who issued the marriage license. Court divorce orders may be obtained from the clerk of the court that granted the divorce.

You can search online for Macon County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Tennessee Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Divorce Certificate, Death Certificates to mail.

What Macon County, TN census records are available?


Federal Population Schedules for Macon County can be found for 1850186018701880 (free index)1890 (fragment)19001910192019301940.

Macon Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Macon Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Macon Co. Union Veterans Schedules is available for 1890. The Slave Schedules exist for 1850 & 1860. One can find free online and printable census forms to help you with your research.

What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Macon County, TN?

  • Macon County Archives, 204 Macon County Courthouse , Public Square, Lafayette , TN 37083; Phone: (615) 666-6030; (615) 666-6912
  • Macon County Historical Society, 311 Church Street, Lafayette, TN 37083 615-666-4340

Macon County Genealogy Resources

Where can I connect with other Macon County, TN Researchers through message boards and forums?

What other genealogical resources are available in Macon County, TN?

The following are links to Family history and genealogy, Records and Resources relevant to Macon County. A majority of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Business oriented Sites, Personal Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some call for a payment. This is merely a collection which has been collected or submitted. I do not endorse or promote one genealogy site over another. Feel free to suggest your own most popular Macon County genealogy or family history affiliated sites.

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