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Clark County, Indiana
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Clark County, Indiana Facts
When was Clark County, IN Created?
Clark County was established on February 3, 1801 from Knox County. This county was named for General George Rogers Clark, American Revolutionary War hero.
What is the County Seat of Clark County, IN?
The County Seat is located in Jeffersonville also, the county government website is www.co.clark.in.us/ .
What counties are adjacent to Clark County, IN?
Bordering Counties are Scott County, Jefferson County, White County, Floyd County, Miami County, Washington County, Oldam County, Kentucky, Jefferson County, Kentucky, Trimble County, Kentucky (southeast).
What cities and towns are in Clark County, IN?
Cities and towns located in the County include Borden, Charlestown, Clarksville, Jeffersonville, Sellersburg, Utica.
What Townships are in Clark County, IN?
Townships located in the County include Bethlehem, Carr, Charlestown, Monroe, Oregon, Owen, Silver Creek, Union, Utica, Washington, Wood.
Clark County, IN Vital Records
Where can find Clark County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Clark 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 Clark 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 Clark County Department of Health, 1320 Duncan Ave., Jeffersonville, IN 47130-3723 ; Phone: 812-284-6609 ; 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
Clark County, IN Census Records
What Clark 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 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
Clark Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Clark Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Clark 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
Clark County, IN Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Clark County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Clark 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.
- Clark County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 501 E Court Avenue, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
- Clark 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) 285-6244
- Marriage Records: 1807
- Probate Records: 1801
- Court Records: 1801
- Clark 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.
- Phone: 812-285-6235
- Land Records: 1801
- Clark 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
Clark County, IN Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Clark County, IN?
A list of Clark County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Indiana Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Clark County Historian, Jeanne M. Burke, 5807 Stacy Road, Charlestown, IN 47111-9691; Home Phone: (812) 256-4685
- Clark County Historical Society / Howard Steamboat Museum, P.O. Box 606, Jeffersonville, IN 47131-0606; Phone: (812) 283-3728
- Borden Institute Historical Society, P.O. Box 183, Borden, IN 47106-0183; Phone: (812) 923-5466
- Clark’s Grant Historical Society, 8524 Highway 403, Charlestown, IN 47111-8748
- Clarksville Historical Society, 2000 Broadway St., Clarksville, IN 47129-7762; Phone: (812) 288-7155 Ext 373
- Southern Indiana Genealogical Society, New Albany-Floyd County Public Library, 180 West Spring Street, New Albany, IN 47150; 812-949-3527
- 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 Clark County, IN Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Indiana Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Indiana State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Clark County, Indiana Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Clark County
- Clark County, Indiana Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Clark County, IN?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Clark 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.
Clark Co. IN Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Indiana Links and Information
- Clark County Township Map (stats.indiana.edu)
- 1895 Clark County Map (livgenmi.com)
Clark 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)
- Clark County, Indiana Books (amazon.com)
- Internet Archives online books for Clark County (archive.org)
- Google online books for Clark County (google.com)
- Indiana Newspaper Holdings for Clark County (in.gov)
- SearchIndiana Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
Clark Co. IN Cemeteries & Church Records
- Clark Co., Indiana Graves (findagrave.com)
- Indiana Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- Clark County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Clark Co., Indiana Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Clark Co., Indiana Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Clark County, Indiana Church Books (amazon.com)
Clark 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)
Clark Co. IN General and History Websites
- Clark County, Indiana Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- Early Indiana History for Clark County (countyhistory.com)
- Map of Clark Co. Historical Markers (in.gov)
- Clark County, Indiana Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Clark Co. IN Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Clark County, Indiana (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Indiana – Counties – Clark (cyndislist.com)
- Clark County Indiana (genealogytrails.com)
- Clark Co. INGenweb (usgennet.org)
- Clark County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Clark Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Clark 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 Clark County genealogists, researchers, historians and much more.