Spencer county was organized in 1818 from Warrick and Perry counties. It was named for Captain Spier Spencer who was killed at the Battle of Tippecanoe. Population in 2020 was 19,810 and Rockport is the county seat.
Spencer County
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Spencer county
Historical Overview
Spencer County Information
Townships
Carter, Clay, Grass, Hammond, Harrison, Huff, Jackson, Luce, Ohio
Towns
Rockport, Chrisney, Dale, Gentryville, Grandville, Richland City, Santa Claus
Surrounding Counties
Perry, Dubois, Warrick, Daviess, KY & Hancock, KY
Spencer 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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Spencer County Research
Spencer County Historical Society
Spencer County Public Library
210 Walnut St
Rockport, IN 47635-1398
812-649-4866
https://www.spencercountyhistory.org/
Spencer County Public Library
210 Walnut St
Rockport, IN 47635-1398
812-649-4866
https://www.spencercountyhistory.org/
Spencer County Public Library
210 Walnut St
Rockport, IN 47635
812-649-4866
https://spencercountypubliclibrary.org/genealogy-department/
Lincoln Heritage Public Library
105 N Wallace St
Dale, IN 47523
812-937-7170
lincolnheritage.lib.in.us
210 Walnut St
Rockport, IN 47635
812-649-4866
https://spencercountypubliclibrary.org/genealogy-department/
Lincoln Heritage Public Library
105 N Wallace St
Dale, IN 47523
812-937-7170
lincolnheritage.lib.in.us
Lincoln Pioneer Village and Museum
928 Fairground Drive
Rockport, IN 47635
812-649-9147
lincolnpioneervillage.com
928 Fairground Drive
Rockport, IN 47635
812-649-9147
lincolnpioneervillage.com
Birth and death records from 1882
Spencer County Health Department
200 Main Street, Room 1
Rockport, IN, 47635
Health Officer: Stanley Tretter, MD
812-649-4441
detienne@spencercountyhealth.com https://spencercounty.in.gov/203/Health-Department
Spencer County Health Department
200 Main Street, Room 1
Rockport, IN, 47635
Health Officer: Stanley Tretter, MD
812-649-4441
detienne@spencercountyhealth.com https://spencercounty.in.gov/203/Health-Department
Marriage records from 1818, divorce and court records from 1883, probate from 1948, and naturalization records 1852-1929. County recorder has land records.
Spencer County Courthouse
200 Main Street
Rockport, IN 47635-1478
812-649-6027
https://spencercounty.in.gov/
Spencer County Courthouse
200 Main Street
Rockport, IN 47635-1478
812-649-6027
https://spencercounty.in.gov/
Spencer County Families
Morris M. Crowe
Morris M. Crowe birth: 29 Oct 1857, Pekin, Washington Co., IN to Jefferson and Amanda Ozena...
James Elbert Price
James Elbert Price birth: 19 Feb 1906, in Buffaloville, Spencer Co., IN to Lillian Price death: 26...
Frederick William Denkewalter
Frederick William Denkewalter birth: 22 January 1842 in Germany death: 28 Jun 1914 at Spencer,...
Nickolas John Werne
Nickolas John Werne b. 10 November 1869, Spencer County, Indiana, to Adam and Christina (Fisch)...
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