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Brown County, Indiana
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Brown County, Indiana Facts
When was Brown County, IN Created?
Brown County was established on February 4, 1836 from Bartholomew County, Jackson County and Monroe County. This county was named for General Jacob Brown, hero of the War of 1812.
What is the County Seat of Brown County, IN?
The County Seat is located in Nashville also, the county government website is www.browncounty-in.gov/ .
What counties are adjacent to Brown County, IN?
Bordering Counties are Johnson County, Bartholomew County, Jackson County, Monroe County, Morgan County.
What cities and towns are in Brown County, IN?
Cities and towns located in the County include Nashville.
What Townships are in Brown County, IN?
Townships located in the County include Hamblen, Jackson, Van Buren, Washington.
Brown County, IN Vital Records
Where can find Brown County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Brown 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 Brown 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 Brown County Department of Health, 201 Locust Lane, Nashville, Indiana 47448; Phone: 812-988-2255; maintains and provides Certified Birth and Death Records. They have Birth & Death Records from 1882.
- 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
Brown County, IN Census Records
What Brown 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.
Brown Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Brown Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Brown 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
Brown County, IN Courthouse and Government Records

What genealogical records can I find in the Brown County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Brown 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.Courthouse destroyed by Fire, All records lost, except some clerk’s files.
- Brown County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 20 East Main Street, Nashville, Indiana 47448
- Brown 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: 812-988-5510
- Marriage Records: 1836
- Probate Records: 1837
- Court Records: 1837
- Brown 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: 201 Locust Lane, Nashville, Indiana 47448
- Phone: 812-988-5462
- Land Records: 1873
- Brown 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
Brown County, IN Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Brown County, IN?
A list of Brown County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Indiana Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Brown County Historian, Diana Biddle, 160 McDonald Drive, Morgantown, IN 46160; Home Phone: (765) 318-1267, Work Phone: (812) 988-4629
- Brown Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 1202, Nashville IN 47448-1202; Phone: (812) 320-6237
- Brown Historical Society, 1934 SR 135 N, P.O. Box 668, Nashville IN 47448; Phone (812) 988-6089; Phone: (812) 988-6089
- 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 Brown County, IN Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Indiana Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Indiana State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Brown County, Indiana Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Brown County
- Brown County, Indiana Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Brown County, IN?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Brown 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.
Brown Co. IN Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Indiana Links and Information
- Brown County Township Map (stats.indiana.edu)
- 1895 Brown County Map (livgenmi.com)
Brown 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)
- Brown County, Indiana Books (amazon.com)
- Internet Archives online books for Brown County (archive.org)
- Google online books for Brown County (google.com)
- Indiana Newspaper Holdings for Brown County (in.gov)
- SearchIndiana Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
Brown Co. IN Cemeteries & Church Records
- Brown Co., Indiana Graves (findagrave.com)
- Indiana Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- Brown County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Brown Co., Indiana Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Brown Co., Indiana Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Brown County, Indiana Church Books (amazon.com)
Brown 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)
Brown Co. IN General and History Websites
- Brown County, Indiana Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana : historical and biographical (search.ancestry.com)
- Early Indiana History for Brown County (countyhistory.com)
- Map of Brown Co. Historical Markers (in.gov)
- Brown County, Indiana Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Brown Co. IN Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Brown County, Indiana (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Indiana – Counties – Brown (cyndislist.com)
- Brown County Indiana (genealogytrails.com)
- Brown Co. INGenweb (ingenweb.org)
- Brown County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Brown Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Brown 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 Brown County genealogists, researchers, historians and much more.