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Fountain County, Indiana
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Fountain County, Indiana Facts
When was Fountain County, IN Created?
Fountain County was established on April 1, 1826 from Montgomery County and Wabash New Purchase . This county was named for Major James Fontaine, a hero of the American Revolutionary War.
What is the County Seat of Fountain County, IN?
The County Seat is located in Covington also, the county government website is unknown .
What counties are adjacent to Fountain County, IN?
Bordering Counties are Tippecanoe County, Montgomery County, Parke County, Vermillion County, Warren County.
What cities and towns are in Fountain County, IN?
Cities and towns located in the County include Attica, Covington, Veedersburg, Newtown, Mellott, Hillsboro, Wallace, Kingman.
What Townships are in Fountain County, IN?
Townships located in the County include Cain, Richland, Shawnee, Troy, Wabash, Davis, Fulton, Jackson, Logan, Millcreek and Van Buren.
Fountain County, IN Vital Records
Where can find Fountain County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Fountain 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 Fountain 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 Fountain County Department of Health, 208 South Perry St., Attica, IN47918-1352 ; Phone: 765-762-3035 ; maintains and provides Certified Birth and Death Records. They have Birth & Death Records from 1882.
- Marriages in Fountain County, Indiana, U.S.A., 1826-1848
- 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
Fountain County, IN Census Records
What Fountain 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.
Fountain Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Fountain Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Fountain 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
Fountain County, IN Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Fountain County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Fountain 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.
- Fountain County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address:301 4th St, Covington 47932
- Fountain 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: (765) 793-2192
- Marriage Records: 1826
- Probate Records: 1827
- Court Records: ?
- Fountain 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: 765-793-2431
- Land Records: 1827
- Fountain 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
Fountain County, IN Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Fountain County, IN?
A list of Fountain County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Indiana Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Fountain County Historian, Robert Quirk, 3219 E. New Richmond Road, Wingate, IN 47994-8021; Home Phone: (765) 295-2604
- Fountain County Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 273, Veedersburg, IN 47987-0273; Phone: (765) 397-3657
- Fountain County Historical Society, 403 S. Brady St., Attica, IN 47918-1426
- 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 Fountain County, IN Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Indiana Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Indiana State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Fountain County, Indiana Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Fountain County
- Fountain County, Indiana Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Fountain County, IN?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Fountain 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.
Fountain Co. IN Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Indiana Links and Information
- Fountain County Township Map (stats.indiana.edu)
- 1895 Fountain County Map (livgenmi.com)
Fountain 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)
- Fountain County, Indiana Books (amazon.com)
- Internet Archives online books for Fountain County (archive.org)
- Google online books for Fountain County (google.com)
- Indiana Newspaper Holdings for Fountain County (in.gov)
- SearchIndiana Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
Fountain Co. IN Cemeteries & Church Records
- Fountain County, Indiana, cemetery inscriptions (search.ancestry.com)
- Fountain Co., Indiana Graves (findagrave.com)
- Indiana Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- Fountain County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Fountain Co., Indiana Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Fountain Co., Indiana Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Fountain County, Indiana Church Books (amazon.com)
Fountain 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)
Fountain Co. IN General and History Websites
- Fountain County, Indiana Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- History of Fountain County : together with historic notes on the Wabash Valley, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manusc (search.ancestry.com)
- History of Montgomery County : together with historic notes on the Wabash Valley, gleaned from early authors, old maps and manu (search.ancestry.com)
- Portrait and biographical record of Montgomery, Parke and Fountain Counties, Indiana : containing biographical sketches of prom (search.ancestry.com)
- Early Indiana History for Fountain County (countyhistory.com)
- Map of Fountain Co. Historical Markers (in.gov)
- Fountain County, Indiana Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Fountain Co. IN Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Fountain County, Indiana (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Indiana – Counties – Fountain (cyndislist.com)
- Fountain County Indiana (genealogytrails.com)
- Fountain Co. INGenweb (ingenweb.org)
- Fountain County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Fountain Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Fountain 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 Fountain County genealogists, researchers, historians and much more.