Allen county was founded on December 17, 1823, formed from Delaware and Randolph counties. Its formal establishment occurred on April 1, 1824, marking the beginning of a journey that would shape the destiny of a region destined for greatness.  As of the 2020 Census, Allen County’s population soared to 385,410, solidifying its position as the third-most populous county in Indiana. Fort Wayne, both the county seat and the state’s second-largest city, anchors Allen County in a position of prominence within the Fort Wayne Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Fort Wayne–Huntington–Auburn Combined Statistical Area. Allen County’s strategic location places it within a 200-mile radius of major population centers, connecting it to the pulse of cities like Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Indianapolis, Louisville, and Milwaukee. Remarkably, it stands within a one-day drive of one-third of the U.S. population and one-fifth of Canadians. This geographic proximity enhances Allen County’s economic and cultural influence, making it a dynamic center in the heart of the Midwest. The county’s name pays homage to Colonel John Allen, an attorney and Kentucky state senator who lost his life in the War of 1812.
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Allen county
Historical Overview
Allen County Information
Townships
Aboite, Adams, Cedar Creek, Eel River, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Lake, Madison, Marion, Maumee, Milan, Monroe, Perry, Scipio, Springfield, St. Joseph, Washington, Wayne
Towns
Ft. Wayne, Grabill, Huntertown, Leo-Cedarville, Monroeville, Zanesville (partially in Wells county)
Surrounding Counties
Noble, DeKalb, Adams, Wells, Huntington, Whitley, Defiance (OH), Paulding (OH), Van Wert (OH)
Allen 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
John Arford
Contact Information
arfordgenealogy@gmail.com
Allen County Research
Allen County Genealogical Society of Indiana
P.O. Box 12003
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46862
www.acgsi.org
Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical Society
The History Center
302 E. Berry St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone (260) 426-2882
http://www.fwhistorycenter.com
P.O. Box 12003
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46862
www.acgsi.org
Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical Society
The History Center
302 E. Berry St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone (260) 426-2882
http://www.fwhistorycenter.com
Genealogy Center
Allen County Public Library
900 Library Plaza
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone (260) 421-1200
http://www.genealogycenter.org
Allen County Public Library
900 Library Plaza
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone (260) 421-1200
http://www.genealogycenter.org
Allen County-Fort Wayne Historical Society
The History Center
302 E. Berry St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone (260) 426-2882
http://www.fwhistorycenter.com
African/African American Historical Society Museum of Fort Wayne, Indiana
436 E Douglas Ave
Ft. Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-1457
Fort Wayne Firefighters Museum
226 W Washington Blvd
Ft. Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 426-0051
fortwaynefiremuseum.com
Fort Wayne Air Museum
3801 W Ferguson Rd
Ft. Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 747-4146
Veteran National Memorial Shrine & Museum
2122 O'Day Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 267-5022
honoringforever.org
Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society
15808 Edgerton Road
New Haven, IN 46774
(260) 493-0765
fortwaynerailroad.org
The Roland Center for Lincoln Research
Allen County Public Library
900 Library Plaza
Ft. Wayne, IN 46802
https://www.friendsofthelincolncollection.org/the-rolland-center/
The History Center
302 E. Berry St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone (260) 426-2882
http://www.fwhistorycenter.com
African/African American Historical Society Museum of Fort Wayne, Indiana
436 E Douglas Ave
Ft. Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-1457
Fort Wayne Firefighters Museum
226 W Washington Blvd
Ft. Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 426-0051
fortwaynefiremuseum.com
Fort Wayne Air Museum
3801 W Ferguson Rd
Ft. Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 747-4146
Veteran National Memorial Shrine & Museum
2122 O'Day Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 267-5022
honoringforever.org
Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society
15808 Edgerton Road
New Haven, IN 46774
(260) 493-0765
fortwaynerailroad.org
The Roland Center for Lincoln Research
Allen County Public Library
900 Library Plaza
Ft. Wayne, IN 46802
https://www.friendsofthelincolncollection.org/the-rolland-center/
Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health
200 E. Berry St., Suite 360
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone (260) 449-7561
http://www.allencountyhealth.com
200 E. Berry St., Suite 360
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone (260) 449-7561
http://www.allencountyhealth.com
Allen County Clerk
Allen County Courthouse
715 S. Calhoun St., Room 200A
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: (260) 449-7245
http://www.allencounty.us/courts/clerk-of-the-courts
Allen County Recorder
1 E. Main St., Room 100
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone (260) 449-7165
http://www.allencountyrecorder.us
Allen County Courthouse
715 S. Calhoun St., Room 200A
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone: (260) 449-7245
http://www.allencounty.us/courts/clerk-of-the-courts
Allen County Recorder
1 E. Main St., Room 100
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Phone (260) 449-7165
http://www.allencountyrecorder.us
Allen County Families
Edna Chloe Mann Ormsby
Edna Chloe Mann Ormsby birth: 8 December 1914 in Darke Co, OH to William Harvey Mann & Sarah...
Argus Luster Ormsby
Argus Luster Ormsby birth: 18 Feb 1894 in Wells Co., IN to Alonzo Eugene Ormsby and Mary Elizabeth...
LaVon Lighthill
LaVon Lighthill birth: 14 Jan 1927 to Robert James Lighthill and Sylvia L. Miller death: 31 May...
Nathaniel Hayden Miller
Nathaniel Hayden Miller birth: 12 Sep 1881 at Monroeville, Allen Co., IN to Milo Miller and Mollie...
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