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Limestone County, Texas
Genealogy, History & Facts

County Vital Records ∣ County Census Records ∣ County Courthouse and Government Records ∣
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Limestone County, Texas Facts

When was Limestone County, TX Created?
Allen County was created on April 11, 1846 from Robertson County.

What is the County Seat of Limestone County, TX?
The County Seat is located in Groesbeck also, the county government website is www.co.limestone.tx.us/.

What counties are adjacent to Limestone County, TX?
Bordering Counties are Navarro County, Freestone County, Leon County, Robertson County, Falls County, McLennan County, Hill County.

Limestone County, TX Vital Records

Where can find Limestone County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Limestone County vital records can be found at the Texas Office of Vital Records has copies of birth and death records reported from 1903. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Texas for current fees and application process.

You can search online for Limestone County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Texas Birth and Death Certificate, Marriage or Divorce Verification Application to mail.

Limestone County, TX Census Records


What Limestone County, TX census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Limestone County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragment), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940.

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

Another census resource is the Texas, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index from 1820-1890. One can find free online and printable census forms to help you with your research. See Also Texas Census Records Research Guide.

Limestone County, TX Courthouse and Government Records

Limestone County Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Limestone County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Limestone County. The years listed below are the first noted records with this county. See Also Texas Courthouse 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. Courthouse destroyed by fire in October 1873 at Springfield and most county records were destroyed. A fire at Groesbeck on February 1, 1891, records were stored in vaults and were not lost. The unused Old Courthouse, built in 1891, was destroyed by fire in May 1954.

Limestone County, TX Societies and Family History Resources

What genealogical and historical societies, archives, museums, associations and libraries are available for Limestone County, TX?
A list of Limestone County Historical  and Genealogical Societies, Libraries, Archives. See also list of Statewide Texas Archives, Historical & Genealogical Societies.

Where can I connect with other Limestone County, TX Researchers through message boards and forums?

What other genealogical resources are available in Limestone County, TX?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Limestone County.

Limestone Co. TX Books,Newspapers & Publications

Limestone Co. TX Cemeteries & Church Records

Limestone Co. TX Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Limestone Co. TX General and History Websites

Limestone Co. TX Immigration & Naturalization

Limestone Co. TX Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Limestone Co. TX Military Records