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Iron County, Wisconsin
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Iron County, Wisconsin Facts

When was Iron County, WI Created?
Iron County was created on March 1, 1893 from Ashland County.

What is the County Seat of Iron County, WI?
The County Seat is located in Hurley and the county government website is www.co.iron.wi.gov/

What counties are adjacent to Iron County, WI?
Bordering Counties are Vilas County (east, southeast), Price CountyAshland CountyGogebic County, Michigan.

Iron County, WI Vital Records

Where can find Iron County Birth, marriage, Divorce and Death Records?
Iron County vital records can be found at the Wisconsin Office of Vital Records has copies of Birth, Marriage, Divorce & Death Records reported since 1907. There is a fee for each copy requested. Please refer to the information to the Statewide Vital Records in Wisconsin for current fees and application process..

You can search online for Iron County Birth, Marriage, Divorce or Death Records. You can also Order Electronically Online or can download an application for Wisconsin Birth CertificateMarriage CertificateDivorce CertificateDeath Certificate Application to mail.

Iron County, WI Census Records


What Iron County, WI census records are available?
There are many types of census records for Iron County guide you in researching your family tree. Federal Population Schedules are available for 1900191019201930 and 1940. One can find free down-loadable and also printable census forms to help you with your research.

There are Wisconsin State censuses from 1895 and 1905. Also the Wisconsin Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index for 1820-1890. You can find free down-loadable and also printable census forms to help you with your research. See Also Wisconsin Census Records Research Guide

Iron County, WI Courthouse and Government Records

Iron County Courthouse

What genealogical records can I find in the Iron County Courthouse?
The below facts shows exactly what death, marriage, birth, property, wills, and court records are typically in Iron County.The date listed for each category of record is usually the earliest registration filed. The earliest date does not indicate that there are numerous records for that year and does not mean that all such events were actually registered.

See Also Wisconsin Courthouse Records Research Guide.

Iron County, WI Societies and Family History Resources

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

Where can I connect with other Iron County, WI Researchers through message boards and forums?

What other genealogical resources are available in Iron County, WI?
The following are web links to Genealogy, Records and Resources pertaining to Iron County. Many of these genealogy links fall into 3 categories: Business oriented Sites, Personal Sites or Organization Sites. Some have free access some have to have a cost. This is just a listing which has been collected or submitted. I do not endorse or promote one genealogy site above another.

Iron Co. WI Books, Newspapers & Publications

Iron Co. WI Church & Cemeteries

Iron Co. WI Family Websites, Pictures & Histories

Iron Co. WI General and History Websites

Iron Co. WI Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers

Iron Co. WI Military Records