Vigo county was formed in 1818 from parent county Sullivan. Named for Francis Vigo, a tradesman who helped capture Fort Vincennes its population in 2020 was 106,153. Terre Haute is the county seat.
Vigo County
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Vigo county
Historical Overview
Vigo County Information
Townships
Fayette, Harrison, Honey Creek, Linton, Lost Creek, Nevins, Otter Creek, Pierson, Prairie Creek, Prairieton, Riley, Sugar Creek
Towns
Terre Haute, West Terre Haute, Seelyville, Riley
Surrounding Counties
Vermillion, Parke, Clay, Sullivan in Indiana Clark, Edgar in Illinois
Vigo 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
Vikki M. Sorean
Contact Information
icg-vigo@indygenes.org
Vigo County Research
Vigo County Historical Society and Museum
929 Wabash Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47807
812-235-9717
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VCHSMuseum/
https://www.vchsmuseum.org/
929 Wabash Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47807
812-235-9717
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VCHSMuseum/
https://www.vchsmuseum.org/
Vigo County Public Library
1 Library Square
Terre Haute, IN 47807
812-232-1113
https://vigolibrary.org/
1 Library Square
Terre Haute, IN 47807
812-232-1113
https://vigolibrary.org/
Vigo County Historical Society and Museum
929 Wabash Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47807
812-235-9717
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VCHSMuseum/
https://www.vchsmuseum.org/
929 Wabash Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47807
812-235-9717
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VCHSMuseum/
https://www.vchsmuseum.org/
Vigo County Health Department
147 Oak Street
Terre haute, IN 47807
812-462-3428
joni.wise@vigocounty.in.gov
Website: https://www.vigocounty.in.gov/department/index.php?structureid=27
147 Oak Street
Terre haute, IN 47807
812-462-3428
joni.wise@vigocounty.in.gov
Website: https://www.vigocounty.in.gov/department/index.php?structureid=27
Vigo County Courthouse
333 Wabash Avenue
P. O. Box 8449
Terre Haute, IN 47808
Phone: 812-462-3214
Website: https://www.vigocounty.in.gov/
Marriages – online at https://vigolibrary.org/genealogy-resources/, Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, and MyHeritage.com
333 Wabash Avenue
P. O. Box 8449
Terre Haute, IN 47808
Phone: 812-462-3214
Website: https://www.vigocounty.in.gov/
Marriages – online at https://vigolibrary.org/genealogy-resources/, Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, and MyHeritage.com
Vigo County Families
Frances Cotton Tichenor
Frances Cotton Tichenor birth: 1779 in Virginia to John Ralph Cotton and Susannah Smith death:...
Adah Irene Lepper
Adah Irene Lepper birth: 15 Mar 1902 in Ossian, Wells, Indiana to John Marshall Lepper & Lucy...
Martin Millerborn Campbell
Martin Millerborn Campbell birth: 1848 in Marion, Kentucky to Josiah Campbell and Mary Ann...
John Elijah Shouse
John Elijah Shouse birth: 8 Feb 1915 in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, United States to George Henry...
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