Owen County was formed in 1818 from Daviess and Sullivan counties. It was named for Colonel Abraham Owen who died in the Battle of Tippecanoe. Its population in 2020 was 21,321. Spencer serves as the county seat.
Owen County
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Owen county
Historical Overview
Owen County Information
Townships
Clay, Franklin, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Lafayette, Marion, Montgomery, Morgan, Taylor, Washington, Wayne
Towns
Gosport, Spencer
Surrounding Counties
Putnam, Morgan, Monroe, Greene, Clay
Owen 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
Jana Beth Wells-Trace
County Genealogist
Learn more about becoming the county genealogist for Owen
Contact Information
janabethtrace@hotmail.com
Owen County Research
Owen County Historical and Genealogical Society
P. O. Box 569
Spencer, IN 47460
Phone: 812-829-4466
Website: https://owencountyindhistory.org/Historical/index-historical.html and http://www.sweetowen.net/OCHGShomepage.html
P. O. Box 569
Spencer, IN 47460
Phone: 812-829-4466
Website: https://owencountyindhistory.org/Historical/index-historical.html and http://www.sweetowen.net/OCHGShomepage.html
Owen County Library
10 South Montgomery
Spencer, IN 47460
Phone: 812-829-3392
Email: genealogy@owenlib.org
Website: https://owenlib.org/
10 South Montgomery
Spencer, IN 47460
Phone: 812-829-3392
Email: genealogy@owenlib.org
Website: https://owenlib.org/
Phone: 812-829-3392
Email: genealogy@owenlib.org
Website: https://owenlib.org/
Ten O’clock Line Treaty Museum at Gosport
19 North Fourth Street
P. O. Box 50
Gosport, IN 474333
Phone: 812-879-4050
Email: gosportmuseumdirector@gmail.com
Website: https://tenoclocklinetreatymuseum.blogspot.com/
Email: genealogy@owenlib.org
Website: https://owenlib.org/
Ten O’clock Line Treaty Museum at Gosport
19 North Fourth Street
P. O. Box 50
Gosport, IN 474333
Phone: 812-879-4050
Email: gosportmuseumdirector@gmail.com
Website: https://tenoclocklinetreatymuseum.blogspot.com/
Owen County Health Department
86 East Market Street
Spencer, IN 47460
Phone: 812-829-5017
Email: Sheila.reeves@owencounty.in.gov
Website: https://www.in.gov/localhealth/owencounty/
Birth – online at http://genealogytrails.com/
Death –online at Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
86 East Market Street
Spencer, IN 47460
Phone: 812-829-5017
Email: Sheila.reeves@owencounty.in.gov
Website: https://www.in.gov/localhealth/owencounty/
Birth – online at http://genealogytrails.com/
Death –online at Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
Owen County Courthouse
P. O. Box 146
Spencer, IN 47460
Phone: 812-829-5015
Website: https://www.owencounty.in.gov/
Marriages – online at http://www.sweetowen.net/ochgsmarriagesAJ.html, Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, and Findmypast.com
P. O. Box 146
Spencer, IN 47460
Phone: 812-829-5015
Website: https://www.owencounty.in.gov/
Marriages – online at http://www.sweetowen.net/ochgsmarriagesAJ.html, Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, and Findmypast.com
Owen County Families
William Aaron Clark
William Aaron Clark birth: 4 May 1791 in Wilkes, NC to David McKenzie Clark and Louisa Norfleet...
Absalom Peter Helton
Absalom Peter Heltonbirth: 20 OCT 1836 in Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana to Andrew Helton and Hannah...
Francis Kittredge Porter
Francis Kittredge Porterbirth: 24 Sep 1794 Sullivan NH to Amaziah Porter and Rhoda Kittredgedeath:...
Benjamin Preston “B. P.” Crowe
Benjamin Preston "B. P." Crowe birth: 6 Aug 1872, Owen Co., IN, to Jefferson and Amanda Ozena...
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