Clay county was formed in 1825 from Owen, Putnam, Sullivan, and Vigo counties. Clay was named after American statesman Henry Clay. As of 2020, Clay’s population was 26,466. Brazil serves as the county seat.
Clay County
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Clay county
Historical Overview
Clay County Information
Townships
Brazil, Cass, Dick Johnson, Harrison, Jackson, Lewis, Perry, Posey, Sugar Ridge, Van Buren, Washington
Towns
Brazil, Carbon, Center Point, Clay City, Harmony, Knightsville, Staunton
Surrounding Counties
Parke, Putnam, Owen, Greene, Sullivan, Vigo
Clay 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 Clay
Clay County Research
Clay County Genealogical Society
P. O. Box 56
309 West Main Street
Centerpoint, IN 47840-0056
Phone: 812-535-5005
Website: https://www.ccgsilib.org/
Clay County Historical Society
100 East National Avenue
Brazil, IN 47834
Phone: 812-446-4036
Website: http://www.claycountyhistoricalsocietyin.org/
P. O. Box 56
309 West Main Street
Centerpoint, IN 47840-0056
Phone: 812-535-5005
Website: https://www.ccgsilib.org/
Clay County Historical Society
100 East National Avenue
Brazil, IN 47834
Phone: 812-446-4036
Website: http://www.claycountyhistoricalsocietyin.org/
Brazil Public Library
204 North Walnut Street
Brazil, IN 47834
Phone: 812-448-1981
Website: https://brazil.lib.in.us/
204 North Walnut Street
Brazil, IN 47834
Phone: 812-448-1981
Website: https://brazil.lib.in.us/
Clay County Historical Society
100 East National Avenue
Brazil, IN 47834
Phone: 812-446-4036
Website: http://www.claycountyhistoricalsocietyin.org/
100 East National Avenue
Brazil, IN 47834
Phone: 812-446-4036
Website: http://www.claycountyhistoricalsocietyin.org/
Clay County Health Department
18 North Walnut Street
Brazil, IN 47834
Phone: 812-448-9018
Email: conradl@claycountyin.gov
Website: https://www.claycountyin.gov/?q=health
18 North Walnut Street
Brazil, IN 47834
Phone: 812-448-9018
Email: conradl@claycountyin.gov
Website: https://www.claycountyin.gov/?q=health
Clay County Courthouse
609 East Nation Avenue
Brazil, IN 47834-2797
Phone: 812-448-9024
Website: https://www.claycountyin.gov/
609 East Nation Avenue
Brazil, IN 47834-2797
Phone: 812-448-9024
Website: https://www.claycountyin.gov/
Clay County Families
Thomas O’Brien
Thomas O'Brien birth: 1 July 1805, Pike County, Ohio to Enoch O'Bryant & Nancy Barker death: 3...
Enoch O’Brien
Enoch O'Brien birth: 20 October 1829 in Brown, Ohio to Thomas O'Brien & Lucinda Kennedy death:...
Samuel Miles
Samuel Miles birth: 17 March 1796 in Versailles, Woodford, Kentucky to Enos Miles and Anna...
Lewis W. Rice
Lewis W. Rice birth: 24 November 1823 in Shelby, Kentucky to Jesse Rice and Martha Wilcoxson...
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