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Decatur County, Indiana
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Decatur County, Indiana Facts
When was Decatur County, IN Created?
Decatur County was established on December 31, 1821 from Delaware New Purchase and Unorganized Land. This county was named for Commodore Stephen Decatur, hero of the War of 1812.
What is the County Seat of Decatur County, IN?
The County Seat is located in Greensburg also, the county government website is www.decaturcounty.in.gov .
What counties are adjacent to Decatur County, IN?
Bordering Counties are Rush County, Franklin County, Ripley County, Jennings County, Bartholomew County, Shelby County.
What cities and towns are in Decatur County, IN?
Cities and towns located in the County include Greensburg, Milford, Millhousen, Newpoint, St. Paul, Westport, Clarksburg, Indiana.
What Townships are in Decatur County, IN?
Townships located in the County include Adams, Clay, Clinton, Fugit, Jackson, Marion, Salt Creek, Sand Creek, Washington.
Decatur County, IN Vital Records
Where can find Decatur County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Decatur 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 Decatur 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 Decatur County Department of Health, 781 E Base Road, Greensburg, IN 47240; Phone: (812) 663-2682; 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
Decatur County, IN Census Records
What Decatur 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 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
Decatur Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Decatur Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Decatur 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
Decatur County, IN Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Decatur County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Decatur 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.
- Decatur County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 150 Courthouse Square, Greensburg, Indiana 47240
- Decatur 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: 812-663-8223
- Marriage Records: 1822
- Probate Records: 1822
- Court Records: 1822
- Decatur 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: 812-663-4681
- Land Records: 1822
- Decatur 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
Decatur County, IN Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Decatur County, IN?
A list of Decatur County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Indiana Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Decatur County Historian, Russell Wilhoit, 1024 E. Lakeshore Drive, Greensburg, IN 47240-2323; Home Phone: (812) 663-8290
- Tri- Genealogical Society, 23184 Pocket Road West, Batesville, IN 47006
- Historical Society of Decatur Inc. PO Box 143, Greensburg, IN 47240; PHONE: 812/663-2832
- 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 Decatur County, IN Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Indiana Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Indiana State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Decatur County, Indiana Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Decatur County
- Decatur County, Indiana Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Decatur County, IN?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Decatur 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.
Decatur Co. IN Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Indiana Links and Information
- Decatur County Township Map (stats.indiana.edu)
- 1895 Decatur County Map (livgenmi.com)
Decatur 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)
- Decatur County, Indiana Books (amazon.com)
- Internet Archives online books for Decatur County (archive.org)
- Google online books for Decatur County (google.com)
- Indiana Newspaper Holdings for Decatur County (in.gov)
- SearchIndiana Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
Decatur Co. IN Cemeteries & Church Records
- Decatur Co., Indiana Graves (findagrave.com)
- Indiana Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- Decatur County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Decatur Co., Indiana Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Decatur Co., Indiana Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Decatur County, Indiana Church Books (amazon.com)
Decatur 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)
Decatur Co. IN General and History Websites
- Decatur County, Indiana Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- Early Indiana History for Decatur County (countyhistory.com)
- Map of Decatur Co. Historical Markers (in.gov)
- Decatur County, Indiana Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Decatur Co. IN Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Decatur County, Indiana (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Indiana – Counties – Decatur (cyndislist.com)
- Decatur County Indiana (genealogytrails.com)
- Decatur Co. INGenweb (indianaheritage.com)
- Decatur County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Decatur Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Decatur 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 Decatur County genealogists, researchers, historians and much more.