Hendricks County was founded in 1824 and named after William Hendricks who was a former governor of Indiana. In 2020, Hendricks had a population of 174,788. Danville serves as the county seat.
Hendricks County
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Hendricks county
Historical Overview
Hendricks County Information
Townships
Brown, Center, Clay, Eel River, Franklin, Guilford, Liberty, Lincoln, Marion, Middle, Union, Washington
Towns
Amo, Avon, Brownsburg, Clayton, Coatesville, Daleville, Lizton, North Salem, Pittsboro, Plainfield, Stilesville,
Surrounding Counties
Boone, Marion, Morgan, Putnam, Montgomery
Hendricks 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
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Hendricks County Research
Hendricks County Historical Museum
170 South Washington Street
P. O Box 226
Danville, IN 46122-0026
Phone: 317-718-6158
Email: hcmuseum@co.hendricks.in.us
Website: https://hendrickscountymuseum.org/
170 South Washington Street
P. O Box 226
Danville, IN 46122-0026
Phone: 317-718-6158
Email: hcmuseum@co.hendricks.in.us
Website: https://hendrickscountymuseum.org/
Avon-Washington Township Public Library
498 North Avon Avenue
Avon, IN 46123
Phone: 317-272-4818
Email: awtpl@avonlibrary.net
Website: https://avtp.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/
Brownsburg Public Library
450 South Jefferson Street
Brownsburg, IN 46112
Phone: 317-852-3167
Email: askus@bburglibrary.net
Website: https://www.bburglibrary.net/
Danville-Center Township Public Library
101 South Indiana Street
Danville, IN 46122
Phone: 317-745-2604
Email: help@dplindiana.org
Website: https://dplindiana.org/
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
1120 Stafford Road
Plainfield, IN 46168
Phone: 317-839-6602
Email: askus@plainfieldlibrary.net
Website: https://www.plainfieldlibrary.net/
498 North Avon Avenue
Avon, IN 46123
Phone: 317-272-4818
Email: awtpl@avonlibrary.net
Website: https://avtp.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/
Brownsburg Public Library
450 South Jefferson Street
Brownsburg, IN 46112
Phone: 317-852-3167
Email: askus@bburglibrary.net
Website: https://www.bburglibrary.net/
Danville-Center Township Public Library
101 South Indiana Street
Danville, IN 46122
Phone: 317-745-2604
Email: help@dplindiana.org
Website: https://dplindiana.org/
Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
1120 Stafford Road
Plainfield, IN 46168
Phone: 317-839-6602
Email: askus@plainfieldlibrary.net
Website: https://www.plainfieldlibrary.net/
Hendricks County Historical Museum
170 South Washington Street
P. O Box 226
Danville, IN 46122-0026
Phone: 317-718-6158
Email: hcmuseum@co.hendricks.in.us
Website: https://hendrickscountymuseum.org/
170 South Washington Street
P. O Box 226
Danville, IN 46122-0026
Phone: 317-718-6158
Email: hcmuseum@co.hendricks.in.us
Website: https://hendrickscountymuseum.org/
Hendricks County Health Department
355 South Washington Street
Danville, IN 46122
Phone: 317-745-9217
Email: kclick@co.hendricks.in.us
Website: https://www.co.hendricks.in.us/department/index.php?structureid=16
Birth - online at the http://www.hendcogen.org/birth_records.php and Ancestry.com.
Death –online at http://www.hendcogen.org/death_records.php, Ancestry.com, and FamilySearch.org.
355 South Washington Street
Danville, IN 46122
Phone: 317-745-9217
Email: kclick@co.hendricks.in.us
Website: https://www.co.hendricks.in.us/department/index.php?structureid=16
Birth - online at the http://www.hendcogen.org/birth_records.php and Ancestry.com.
Death –online at http://www.hendcogen.org/death_records.php, Ancestry.com, and FamilySearch.org.
Hendricks County Courthouse
P. O. Box 599
Danville, IN 46122-1993
Phone: 317-745-9231
Website: https://www.co.hendricks.in.us/
Marriages – online at http://www.hendcogen.org/marriage_records.php, Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, MyHeritage.com and Indiana State Library.
P. O. Box 599
Danville, IN 46122-1993
Phone: 317-745-9231
Website: https://www.co.hendricks.in.us/
Marriages – online at http://www.hendcogen.org/marriage_records.php, Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, MyHeritage.com and Indiana State Library.
Hendricks County Families
Martin Millerborn Campbell
Martin Millerborn Campbell birth: 1848 in Marion, Kentucky to Josiah Campbell and Mary Ann...
Paul Edward Cuzzart
Paul Edward Cuzzart birth: January 3, 1939 in Kentucky to Mildred Harriett Haswell and Arnold...
Herbert Conner Jester
Herbert Conner Jesterbirth: 15 Aug 1883 Amo, Hendricks Co to Nancy K Matthews and Martin Monroe...
Alfred Paul Visquesney
Alfred Paul Visquesney birth: 12 May 1828, France death: 15 Jan 1899, Spencer, Owen Co., IN...
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