Vermillion county was established in 1825 from Parke county. The county takes its name from the nearby Vermillion River. Population in 2020 was 15,439. The county seat is Newport.
Vermillion County
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Vermillion county
Historical Overview
Vermillion County Information
Townships
Clinton, Eugene, Helt, Highland, Vermillion.
Towns
Cayuga, Clinton, Dana, Fairview Park, Newport, Perrysville, Universal, Blanford, Saint Bernice
Surrounding Counties
Warren, Fountain, Parke, Vigo in Indiana, Edgar, Vermillion in Illinois
Vermillion 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 Vermillion
Vermillion County Research
Vermillion County Historical Society
220 East Market Street
P. O. Box 273
Newport, IN 47966-0273
765-492-4417
info@vcihs.com
220 East Market Street
P. O. Box 273
Newport, IN 47966-0273
765-492-4417
info@vcihs.com
Vermillion County Public Library
384 East Market Street
P. O. Box 100
Newport, IN 47966
765-492-3555
vermillion.library.newport@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VCPLN
Website: http://www.vermillioncpl.info/
Clinton Public Library
313 S 4th St
Clinton, IN 47842
765-832-8349
clintonpl.lib.in.us
384 East Market Street
P. O. Box 100
Newport, IN 47966
765-492-3555
vermillion.library.newport@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VCPLN
Website: http://www.vermillioncpl.info/
Clinton Public Library
313 S 4th St
Clinton, IN 47842
765-832-8349
clintonpl.lib.in.us
Vermillion County Historical Society
220 East Market Street
P. O. Box 273
Newport, IN 47966-0273
765-492-4417
info@vcihs.com
220 East Market Street
P. O. Box 273
Newport, IN 47966-0273
765-492-4417
info@vcihs.com
Vermillion County Health Department
257 Walnut Street
Clinton, IN 47804
765-832-3622
wendy.farley@vermillioncounty.in.gov
Website: https://www.vermilliongov.us/health/
Death – online at Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
257 Walnut Street
Clinton, IN 47804
765-832-3622
wendy.farley@vermillioncounty.in.gov
Website: https://www.vermilliongov.us/health/
Death – online at Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
Vermillion County Courthouse
Courthouse Square
Newport, In 47966-0008
765-492-3500
https://www.vermilliongov.us/
Marriages – online at Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, Findmypast.com, and MyHeritage.com
Courthouse Square
Newport, In 47966-0008
765-492-3500
https://www.vermilliongov.us/
Marriages – online at Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, Findmypast.com, and MyHeritage.com
Vermillion County Families
James “Jimmy” Albert Glaze, Sr
James "Jimmy" Albert Glaze, Sr birth: 10 March 1814, Russellville, Jefferson Township, Brown...
John Cully
John Cully birth: 1804 in Virginia death: 23 Nov 1870 in Newport, Vermillion, Indiana burial:...
Archibald Ambrose Ramsay
Archibald Ambrose Ramsay b. 8 January 1823, Fleming County, Kentucky, to William and Elizabeth...
Bert O. Cook
Bert O. Cook b. 16 July 1879 at Wabash Twp., Parke Co., IN to Andrew Cook and Martha Hayth d. 12...
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