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Moore County, Tennessee

Moore County, Tennessee Facts

When was Moore County, TN Created?

Moore County was founded on December 14, 1871 from Bedford CountyFranklin CountyCoffee County and Lincoln County.

What is the County Seat of Moore County, TN?

The County Seat of government is located in Lynchburg also, the county government website is www.lynchburgtenn.com/ .

What counties are adjacent to Moore County, TN?

Bordering counties are Coffee CountyFranklin CountyLincoln County and Bedford County .

Moore County Courthouse and Government Records

Moore County Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Moore County Courthouse?

The following information and facts indicates whatever birth, death, marriage, land, wills, and courtroom records will be in Moore County or in the Tennessee State Library & Archives. The dates indicated below could be the first widely known documents for this county.

  • Moore County Clerk
    • Address: P.O. Box 206, Courthouse, Lynchburg, TN 37352
    • Phone: (931) 759-7346
    • Marriage Records: 1872
    • Probate Records: 1872
  • Moore County Register of Deeds
    • Address: P.O. Box 206, Lynchburg, TN 37352
    • Phone: (931) 759-7913
    • Land & Deed Records: 1872
  • Moore County Clerk of Circuit Court
    • Address: 196 Main Street, Suite 404m Lynchburg, TN 37352
    • Phone: 931-759-7208
    • Chancery Court Minutes: 1872
    • Circuit Court Minutes: 1872
    • County  Court Minutes: 1872

Where can find Moore County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?

Moore County vital records can be found at the Tennessee Department of Health (VDH) Office of Vital Records which has copies for copies of birth certificates, marriage licenses and divorce decrees. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Tennessee for current fees and application process.

Marriage license records are available from the county clerk who issued the marriage license. Court divorce orders may be obtained from the clerk of the court that granted the divorce.

You can search online for Moore County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Tennessee Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Divorce Certificate, Death Certificates to mail.

What Moore County, TN census records are available?


Federal Population Schedules for Moore County can be found for 1880 (free index)1890 (fragment)19001910192019301940.

Moore Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1880. Moore Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1880. Moore Co. Union Veterans Schedules is available for 1890. One can find free online and printable census forms to help you with your research.

What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Moore County, TN?

  • Moore County Archives, 2370 Bartlett Hollow Rd., Petersburg , TN 37144; Phone: (931) 684-8067
  • Moore County Public Library, 17 Majors Blvd., PO Box 602, Lynchburg, TN 37352 931-759-7285
  • Motlow State Community College, Crouch Library, 6015 Ledford Mill Road, PO Box 8500, Lynchburg, TN 37352 931-393-1670

Moore County Genealogy Resources

Where can I connect with other Moore County, TN Researchers through message boards and forums?

What other genealogical resources are available in Moore County, TN?

The following are links to Family history and genealogy, Records and Resources relevant to Moore County. A majority of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Business oriented Sites, Personal Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some call for a payment. This is merely a collection which has been collected or submitted. I do not endorse or promote one genealogy site over another. Feel free to suggest your own most popular Moore County genealogy or family history affiliated sites.

Moore Co. TN Books, Newspapers & Publications

Moore Co. TN Birth, Marriage & Death Records

Moore Co. TN Court, Probate Land and Tax Records

Moore Co. TN Census Records

Moore Co. TN Cemeteries & Church Records

Moore Co. TN Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Moore Co. TN General and History Websites

Moore Co. TN Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Moore Co. TN Military Records