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Harrison County, Indiana
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Harrison County, Indiana Facts
When was Harrison County, IN Created?
Harrison County was established on December 1, 1808 from Clark County and Knox County. This county was named for William Henry Harrison, governor of Indiana Territory and U.S. President.
What is the County Seat of Harrison County, IN?
The County Seat is located in Corydon also, the county government website is harrisoncounty.in.gov/ .
What counties are adjacent to Harrison County, IN?
Bordering Counties are Washington County, Floyd County, Jefferson County, Kentucky, Hardin County, Kentucky, Meade County, Kentucky, Crawford County.
What cities and towns are in Harrison County, IN?
Cities and towns located in the County include Bradford, Breckenridge, Bridgeport, Buena Vista, Central, Central Barren, Corydon, Corydon Junction, Crandall, Davidson, Depauw, Dixie, Dogwood, Elizabeth, Evans Landing, Fairdale, Fishtown, Frenchtown, Hancock Chapel, Hillcrest, Laconia, Lanesville, Little St. Louis, Locust Point, Lottick Corner, Macedonia, Mauckport, Moberly, Mott Station, New Amsterdam, New Boston, New Middletown, New Salisbury, Palmyra, Ramsey, Rosewood, Seven Springs, Sugar Grove, Titus, Valley City, and White Cloud. .
What Townships are in Harrison County, IN?
Townships located in the County include Blue River, Boone, Franklin, Harrison, Heth, Jackson, Morgan, Posey, Spencer, Taylor, Washington and Webster..
Harrison County, IN Vital Records
Where can find Harrison County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Harrison 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 Harrison 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 Harrison County Department of Health, 18030 Foundation Dr., Ste A, Noblesville, IN 46060; Phone: 317-776-8500; 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
Harrison County, IN Census Records
What Harrison 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.
Harrison Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Harrison Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Harrison 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
Harrison County, IN Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Harrison County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Harrison 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.
- Harrison County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Harrison 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.
- Address: 300 North Capitol Ave., Room #203 , Corydon, IN 47112
- Phone: 812-738-4289
- Marriage Records: 1809
- Probate Records: 1809
- Court Records: 1809
- Harrison 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: 245 Atwood Street NE, Suite #201, Corydon, IN 47112
- Phone: 812-738-3788
- Land Records: 1807
- Harrison 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
Harrison County, IN Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Harrison County, IN?
A list of Harrison County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Indiana Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Harrison County Historian, Daniel L. Bays, 161 Ponder Ln NE, Corydon, IN 47112-7221; Home Phone: (812) 738-3570
- Historical Society of Harrison County , 5850 Devil’s Elbow Road NW, Corydon, IN 47112; Phone: (812) 738-2828 or (812) 736-2373
- Southern Indiana Genealogical Society, P. O. Box 665, New Albany, IN 47151-0665
- 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 Harrison County, IN Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Indiana Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Indiana State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Harrison County, Indiana Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Harrison County
- Harrison County, Indiana Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Harrison County, IN?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Harrison 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.
Harrison Co. IN Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Indiana Links and Information
- Harrison County Township Map (stats.indiana.edu)
- 1895 Harrison County Map (livgenmi.com)
Harrison 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)
- Harrison County, Indiana Books (amazon.com)
- Internet Archives online books for Harrison County (archive.org)
- Google online books for Harrison County (google.com)
- Indiana Newspaper Holdings for Harrison County (in.gov)
- SearchIndiana Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
Harrison Co. IN Cemeteries & Church Records
- Harrison Co., Indiana Graves (findagrave.com)
- Indiana Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- Harrison County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Harrison Co., Indiana Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Harrison Co., Indiana Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Harrison County, Indiana Church Books (amazon.com)
Harrison 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)
Harrison Co. IN General and History Websites
- Harrison County, Indiana Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- Early Indiana History for Harrison County (countyhistory.com)
- Map of Harrison Co. Historical Markers (in.gov)
- Harrison County, Indiana Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Harrison Co. IN Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Harrison County, Indiana (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Indiana – Counties – Harrison (cyndislist.com)
- Harrison County Indiana (genealogytrails.com)
- Harrison Co. INGenweb (insightbb.com)
- Harrison County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Harrison Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Harrison 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 Harrison County genealogists, researchers, historians and much more.