Washington county was organized in 1813 from parent counties Clark and Harrison. Named for President George Washington its population in 2020 was 28,182. Salem is the county seat.
Washington County
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Washington county
Historical Overview
Washington County Information
Townships
Brown, Franklin, Gibson, Howard, Jackson, Jefferson, Madison. Monroe, Pierce, Polk, Posey, Vernon, Washington
Towns
Salem, Campbellsburg, Hardinsburg, Little York, Livonia, New Pekin, Saltillo.
Surrounding Counties
Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Jackson, Lawrence, Orange, and Scott
Washington 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 Washington
Washington County Research
Washington County Historical Society
307 E Market St
Salem, IN 47167
812-833-6495
https://cityofsalemin.com/index.php/residents/historical-society-genealogy
307 E Market St
Salem, IN 47167
812-833-6495
https://cityofsalemin.com/index.php/residents/historical-society-genealogy
Salem Public Library
212 North Main Street
Salem, Indiana 47167
Phone: 812-883-5600
Email: salemindianalibrary@hotmail.com
John Hay Center
307 East Market Street
Salem, Indiana 47167
Phone: 812-883-6495
212 North Main Street
Salem, Indiana 47167
Phone: 812-883-5600
Email: salemindianalibrary@hotmail.com
John Hay Center
307 East Market Street
Salem, Indiana 47167
Phone: 812-883-6495
John Hay Center
307 East Market Street
Salem, Indiana 47167
Phone: 812-883-6495
Washington County Historical Society
307 E Market St
Salem, IN 47167
812-833-6495
https://cityofsalemin.com/index.php/residents/historical-society-genealogy
307 East Market Street
Salem, Indiana 47167
Phone: 812-883-6495
Washington County Historical Society
307 E Market St
Salem, IN 47167
812-833-6495
https://cityofsalemin.com/index.php/residents/historical-society-genealogy
Washington County Health Department
806 Martinsburg Road
Salem, IN 47167
812-833-5603
https://www.in.gov/localhealth/washingtoncounty/
Birth and death records from 1882
806 Martinsburg Road
Salem, IN 47167
812-833-5603
https://www.in.gov/localhealth/washingtoncounty/
Birth and death records from 1882
Washington County Clerk of Courts
801 S Jackson Street Suite 102
Salem, IN 47167
clerk@washingtoncounty.in.gov
812-833-5748 x1128
Marriage—1814
Court—1814
Land—1814
Probate—1814
Census—1807
801 S Jackson Street Suite 102
Salem, IN 47167
clerk@washingtoncounty.in.gov
812-833-5748 x1128
Marriage—1814
Court—1814
Land—1814
Probate—1814
Census—1807
Washington County Families
John B Rinker
John B Rinker birth: 2 May 1825 in Washington County, IN to Levi Rinker (1790-1858) & Lucinda...
Benjamin Stephenson
Benjamin Stephenson birth: 30 June 1796 in Harrisonburg, Henry County, Virginia to William and...
Walter M. Crowe
Walter M. Crowe birth: 11 Mar 1862, Indiana (probably Owen Co.) to Jefferson and Amanda Ozena...
Morris M. Crowe
Morris M. Crowe birth: 29 Oct 1857, Pekin, Washington Co., IN to Jefferson and Amanda Ozena...
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