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Tippecanoe County, Indiana
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Tippecanoe County, Indiana Facts
When was Tippecanoe County, IN Created?
Tippecanoe County was established on March 1, 1826 from Wabash New Purchase and Unorganized Land. This county was named for the Tippecanoe River and the Battle of Tippecanoe.
What is the County Seat of Tippecanoe County, IN?
The County Seat is located in Lafayette also, the county government website is www.county.tippecanoe.in.us/ .
What counties are adjacent to Tippecanoe County, IN?
Bordering Counties are White County, Carroll County, Clinton County, Montgomery County, Fountain County, Warren County, Benton County.
What cities and towns are in Tippecanoe County, IN?
Cities and towns located in the County include Battle Ground, Clarks Hill, Dayton, Lafayette, Shadeland, Otterbein, West Lafayette.
What Townships are in Tippecanoe County, IN?
Townships located in the County include Fairfield, Jackson, Lauramie, Perry, Randolph, Sheffield, Shelby, Tippecanoe, Union, Wabash, Washington, Wayne, Wea.
Tippecanoe County, IN Vital Records
Where can find Tippecanoe County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe County Department of Health, 20 North 3rd Street, Lafayette, IN 47901; Phone: (765) 423-9221 ext. 2; 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
Tippecanoe County, IN Census Records
What Tippecanoe 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.
Tippecanoe Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Tippecanoe Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Tippecanoe 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
Tippecanoe County, IN Courthouse and Government Records
What genealogical records can I find in the Tippecanoe County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Tippecanoe 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.
- Tippecanoe County Courthouse (all departments listed below are located here, unless otherwise noted)
- Address: 301 Main Street, Lafayette, IN 47901
- Tippecanoe 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: 765-423-9326
- Marriage Records: 1826
- Probate Records: 1825
- Court Records: 1827
- Tippecanoe 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: 20 North 3rd Street, Lafayette, IN 47901
- Phone: 765-423-9352
- Land Records: 1826
- Tippecanoe 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
Tippecanoe County, IN Societies and Family History Resources
What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Tippecanoe County, IN?
A list of Tippecanoe County Historical and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Indiana Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.
- Tippecanoe County Area Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 2464, West Lafayette, IN 47996-2464; Phone: (765) 463-2393
- Tippecanoe County Historical Association, 1001 South St., Lafayette, IN 47901-1425; Phone: (765) 476-8411
- Shelby Township Historical Association, 7537 U.S. Highway 52 W., West Lafayette, IN 47906-8533; Phone: (765) 583-2165
- 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 Tippecanoe County, IN Researchers through message boards and forums?
- Indiana Genealogy Network Community (plus.google.com)
- Indiana State Genealogy Network (facebook.com)
- Tippecanoe County, Indiana Message Boards (boards.ancestry.com) read and post messages about your ancestors in Tippecanoe County
- Tippecanoe County, Indiana Genealogy Forum (genforum.genealogy.com)
What other genealogical resources are available in Tippecanoe County, IN?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Tippecanoe 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.
Tippecanoe Co. IN Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- See Also Map of Indiana Links and Information
- Tippecanoe County Township Map (stats.indiana.edu)
- 1895 Tippecanoe County Map (livgenmi.com)
Tippecanoe 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)
- Tippecanoe County, Indiana Books (amazon.com)
- Internet Archives online books for Tippecanoe County (archive.org)
- Google online books for Tippecanoe County (google.com)
- Indiana Newspaper Holdings for Tippecanoe County (in.gov)
- SearchIndiana Obituaries (1985 to current) (genealogybank.com)
Tippecanoe Co. IN Cemeteries & Church Records
- Tippecanoe Co., Indiana Graves (findagrave.com)
- Indiana Pioneer Cemeteries Restoration Project (rootsweb.ancestry.com)
- Tippecanoe County Tombstone Transcription Project (usgwtombstones.org)
- Tippecanoe Co., Indiana Cemeteries (Internment.net)
- Tippecanoe Co., Indiana Cemetery Books (amazon.com)
- Tippecanoe County, Indiana Church Books (amazon.com)
Tippecanoe 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)
Tippecanoe Co. IN General and History Websites
- Tippecanoe County, Indiana Wikipedia (wikipedia.org)
- Past and present of Tippecanoe County, Indiana (search.ancestry.com)
- Biographical record and portrait album of Tippecanoe County, Indiana : containing portraits of all the presidents of the United (search.ancestry.com)
- Early Indiana History for Tippecanoe County (countyhistory.com)
- Map of Tippecanoe Co. Historical Markers (in.gov)
- Tippecanoe County, Indiana Wiki (familysearch.org)
- Tippecanoe Co. IN Genealogy (kindredtrails.com)
- Family History Library (familysearch.org)
- Tippecanoe County, Indiana (linkpendium.com)
- Cyndi’s List – United States – Indiana – Counties – Tippecanoe (cyndislist.com)
- Tippecanoe County Indiana (genealogytrails.com)
- Tippecanoe Co. INGenweb (ingenweb.org)
- Tippecanoe County Genealogy Queries (cousinconnect.com)
- Tippecanoe Co. Data Collections (search.ancestry.com)
Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe County genealogists, researchers, historians and much more.
Tippecanoe Co. IN Schools & Directories
- Lafayette, Indiana Directories, 1885-88, 1891 (search.ancestry.com)
- Tippecanoe County, Indiana Farmer’s Directory, 1919 (search.ancestry.com)