Clinton county was formed in 1830 from Tippecanoe county and named in honor of DeWitt Clinton, the seventh governor of New York State who was the architect of the Erie Canal. Population in the 2020 census was 33,190. Frankfurt was named the county seat in 1830.
Clinton County
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Clinton county
Historical Overview
Clinton County Information
Townships
Center, Forest, Jackson, Johnson, Kirklin, Madison, Michigan, Owen, Perry, Ross, Sugar Creek, Union, Warren, Washington
Towns
Frankfort, Colfax, Kirlin, Michigantown, Mulberry, Rossville
Surrounding Counties
Carroll, Howard, Tipton, Hamilton, Boone, Montgomery, Tippecanoe
Clinton County Genealogist
County genealogists are invaluable resources for anyone seeking to delve into the past. They can answer general questions about the county, providing insights into its history, culture, and communities. Need to know where specific records are held or where to find them? County genealogists are experts at pointing you in the right direction. They’ll also inform you about what records exist and, just as importantly, which records do not exist, saving you valuable research time.
County genealogists can recommend search avenues and tools tailored to your specific needs, ensuring you’re on the right track to uncovering your family’s history. Please note that while they are fantastic information resources, they are not typically able to conduct genealogy research for you. Instead, they empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to embark on your own genealogical journey.
County Genealogist
Learn more about becoming the county genealogist for Clinton
Clinton County Research
Clinton County Genealogical Society
Email: Clintoncogensoc@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/345117419174050/
Clinton County Historical Society and Museum
301 East Clinton Street
Frankfort, IN 46401
Phone: 765-659-2030
Email: cchsm@live.com
Website: https://clintonhistorymuseum.org/
Email: Clintoncogensoc@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/345117419174050/
Clinton County Historical Society and Museum
301 East Clinton Street
Frankfort, IN 46401
Phone: 765-659-2030
Email: cchsm@live.com
Website: https://clintonhistorymuseum.org/
Frankfort Community Public Library
208 West Clinton Street
Frankfort, IN 46041
Phone: 7655-654-8746
Email: fcpl@myfcpl.org
Website: https://myfcpl.org/
208 West Clinton Street
Frankfort, IN 46041
Phone: 7655-654-8746
Email: fcpl@myfcpl.org
Website: https://myfcpl.org/
Clinton County Historical Society and Museum
301 East Clinton Street
Frankfort, IN 46401
Phone: 765-659-2030
Email: cchsm@live.com
Website: https://clintonhistorymuseum.org/
301 East Clinton Street
Frankfort, IN 46401
Phone: 765-659-2030
Email: cchsm@live.com
Website: https://clintonhistorymuseum.org/
Clinton County Health Department
400 East Clinton Street
Frankfort, IN 46041
Phone: 765-659-6335
Email: jfearnow@clinton.com
Website: https://www.in.gov/localhealth/clintoncounty/
400 East Clinton Street
Frankfort, IN 46041
Phone: 765-659-6335
Email: jfearnow@clinton.com
Website: https://www.in.gov/localhealth/clintoncounty/
Clinton County Courthouse
265 Courthouse Square
Frankfort, IN 46041
Phone: 765-659-6335
Website: https://www.clintonco.com/
Marriages – online at FamilySearch.org, Findmypast.com, and MyHeritage.com
265 Courthouse Square
Frankfort, IN 46041
Phone: 765-659-6335
Website: https://www.clintonco.com/
Marriages – online at FamilySearch.org, Findmypast.com, and MyHeritage.com
Clinton County Families
George Boxley McClelland
George Boxley McClelland birth: 21 Oct 1874 in Clinton County, Indiana to John Newton McClelland...
Charles R. Young
Charles R. Young birth: 20 Jan 1861 in Sand Creek, Jennings Co., Indiana to George G. Young and...
William Jackson Whiteman
William Jackson Whiteman b. 23 March 1848, Clinton County, Indiana, to [--?--]Â and Annie (Sawyer)...
Arthur Hogarth Steele
Arthur Hogarth Steele b. 16 August 1896, Frankfort, Clinton County, Indiana, to Samuel and Mary...
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