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Rutherford County, Tennessee

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Rutherford County, Tennessee Facts

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Rutherford County was founded on October 25, 1803 from Davidson County, Wilson County, Williamson County, and Sumner County.

What is the County Seat of Rutherford County, TN?

The County Seat of government is located in Murfreesboro also, the county government website is www.rutherfordcountytn.gov .

What counties are adjacent to Rutherford County, TN?

Bordering counties are Williamson County, Cannon County, Coffee County, Bedford County, Marshall County, Wilson County and Davidson County .

Rutherford County Courthouse and Government Records

Rutherford County Courthouse

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

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

  • Rutherford County Clerk
    • Address: 319 N. Maple St., Suite 121, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
    • Phone: (615) 898-7800
    • Marriage Records:1804
    • Probate Records:1804
  • Rutherford County Register of Deeds
    • Address: 319 North Maple Street, Room 133, Murfreesboro, TN 37133-5050
    • Phone: (931) 898-7870
    • Land & Deed Records:1804
  • Rutherford County Clerk of Circuit Court
    • Address: Room 201, Judicial Building 20 Public Square North, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
    • Phone: 615-898-7820
    • Chancery Court Minutes: 1845
    • Circuit Court Minutes: 1849
    • County  Court Minutes: 1804

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

Rutherford 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 Rutherford 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 Rutherford County, TN census records are available?


Federal Population Schedules for Rutherford County can be found for 1810, 1820, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.

Rutherford Co. Mortality Schedules can be found for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Rutherford Co. Industry and Agriculture can be obtained for 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Rutherford Co. Union Veterans Schedules is available for 1890. The Slave Schedules exist for 1850 & 1860. 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 Rutherford County, TN?

  • Rutherford County Archives, 435 Rice Street, Murfreesboro , TN 37130; Phone: (615) 867-4609
  • Rutherford County Historical Society, PO Box 906, Murfreesboro, TN 37133 615-890-5200
  • Linebaugh Public Library, Historical Research Room, 105 W. Vine Street, Murfreesboro, TN 37130 615-893-4131
  • Middle Tennessee State University, James E. Walker Library, Box 13, Murfreesboro, TN 37132 615-904-8503
  • Oaklands Historic House Museum, Oaklands Association, Inc., 900 North Maney Avenue, PO Box 432, Murfreesboro, TN 37133 615-893-0022
  • Sam Davis Home, 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna, TN 37167 615-459-2341
  • Smyrna Public Library, 400 Enon Springs Road, Smyrna, TN 37167 615-459-4884
  • Stones River National Battlefield, National Park Service, 3501 Old Nashville Highway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 615-893-9501

Rutherford County Genealogy Resources

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

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

The following are links to Family history and genealogy, Records and Resources relevant to Rutherford 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 Rutherford County genealogy or family history affiliated sites.

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