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Orange County, Indiana
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Orange County, Indiana Facts
When was Orange County, IN Created?
Orange County was established on February 1, 1816 from Gibson County, Knox County and Washington County. This county was named for Orange County, North Carolina, in turn named for the Dutch Protestant House of Orange.
What is the County Seat of Orange County, IN?
The County Seat is located in Paoli also, the county government website is www.co.orange.in.us/ .
What counties are adjacent to Orange County, IN?
Bordering Counties are Lawrence County, Washington County, Crawford County, Dubois County, Martin County.
What cities and towns are in Orange County, IN?
Cities and towns located in the County include Paoli, Orleans, French Lick and West Baden Springs.
What Townships are in Orange County, IN?
Townships located in the County include French Lick, Greenfield, Jackson, Northeast, Northwest, Orangeville, Orleans, Paoli, Southeast, Stampers Creek.
Orange County, IN Vital Records
Where can find Orange County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange County Department of Health ; Phone: 812-723-7112 ; maintains and provides Certified Birth and Death Records. They have Birth & Death Records from 1882.
- Orange County, Indiana Index to Death Records, 1882-1920
- 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
Orange County, IN Census Records
What Orange 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 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.
Orange Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Orange Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Orange 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
Orange County, IN Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Orange County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Orange 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.
- Orange County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 205 E Main St, County Complex, Paoli 47454
- Orange 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) 723-2649
- Marriage Records: 1816
- Probate Records: 1816
- Court Records: 1816
- Orange 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: 812-723-7107
- Land Records: 1816
- Orange 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
Orange County, IN Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Orange County, IN?
A list of Orange County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Indiana Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Orange County Historian, Jeffrey A. Lane, 28 Library St., Paoli, IN 47454-1356; Home Phone: (812) 723-4238
- French Lick West Baden Museum, P.O. Box 250, French Lick, IN 47432; Phone: (812) 936-3592
- Orange Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 344, Paoli, IN 47454
- Orange County Historical Society, P.O. Box 454, Paoli, IN 47454-0454
- West Baden Historical Society, P.O. Box 284, West Baden Sprgs, IN 47469-0284; Phone: (812) 936-4875
- 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 Orange County, IN Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Indiana Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Indiana State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Orange County, Indiana Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Orange County
- Orange County, Indiana Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Orange County, IN?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Orange 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.
Orange Co. IN Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Indiana Links and Information
- Orange County Township Map (stats.indiana.edu)
- 1895 Orange County Map (livgenmi.com)
Orange 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)
- Orange County, Indiana Books (amazon.com)
- Internet Archives online books for Orange County (archive.org)
- Google online books for Orange County (google.com)
- Indiana Newspaper Holdings for Orange County (in.gov)
- SearchIndiana Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
Orange Co. IN Cemeteries & Church Records
- Orange Co., Indiana Graves (findagrave.com)
- Indiana Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- Orange County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Orange Co., Indiana Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Orange Co., Indiana Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Orange County, Indiana Church Books (amazon.com)
Orange 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)
Orange Co. IN General and History Websites
- Orange County, Indiana Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- Early Indiana History for Orange County (countyhistory.com)
- Map of Orange Co. Historical Markers (in.gov)
- Orange County, Indiana Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Orange Co. IN Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Orange County, Indiana (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Indiana – Counties – Orange (cyndislist.com)
- Orange County Indiana (genealogytrails.com)
- Orange Co. INGenweb (ingenweb.org)
- Orange County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Orange Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Orange 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 Orange County genealogists, researchers, historians and much more.