Crawford county was formed from Harrison, Orange and Perry counties in 1818. Crawford was named for William H. Crawford who was Treasury Secretary and Secretary of War in they early 19th century or for Col. William Crawford who was land agent for George Washington. Population in 2020 was 10,526. English serves as the county seat.
Crawford County
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Crawford county
Historical Overview
Crawford County Information
Townships
Boone, Jennings, Johnson, Liberty, Ohio, Patoka, Sterling, Union, Whiskey Run
Towns
Alton, English, Leavenworth, Marengo, Milltown, Beechwood, Carefree, Curby, Eckerty, Fredonia, Grantsburg, Mifflin, Riceville, Riddle, Sulphur, Taswell, West Fork, Wickliffe
Surrounding Counties
Dubois, Harrison, Orange, Perry, Washington
Crawford 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
Anne Hager
Contact Information
icg-crawford@indygenes.org
Crawford County Research
Crawford County Historical and Genealogical Society
310 Oakhill Circle
English, IN 47118
www.cchgs.org
310 Oakhill Circle
English, IN 47118
www.cchgs.org
Crawford County Public Library
203 Indiana Avenue
P.O. Box 159
English, IN 47118
812-338-2606
www.ccpl.lib.in.us
203 Indiana Avenue
P.O. Box 159
English, IN 47118
812-338-2606
www.ccpl.lib.in.us
William Proctor House
7037 IN-64
Marengo, IN 47140
www.cchgs.org
7037 IN-64
Marengo, IN 47140
www.cchgs.org
Birth and death records begin in 1899
Crawford County Health Department
306 Oakhill Circle
English, IN 47118
812-338-2302
Crawford County Health Department
306 Oakhill Circle
English, IN 47118
812-338-2302
Marriage records begin in 1818, court, land, and probate records begin in 1818
Crawford County Clerk’s Office
715 Judicial Plaza Dr.
English, IN 47118
812-338-2565
Crawford County Clerk’s Office
715 Judicial Plaza Dr.
English, IN 47118
812-338-2565
Crawford County Families
Doyal Russell
Doyal Russell birth: April 8, 1933 to Lloyd and Bess (Royalty) Russell death: May 13, 2004 in...
Bidda E. Temple
Bidda E. Temple b. 11 February 1842, English, Crawford County, Indiana, to William and Martha A....
Mary Elizabeth Jacobs
Mary Elizabeth Jacobs b. 6 January 1845, Dubois County, Indiana, to Elisha Peoples and Arena...
William Welling Bowerman
WILLIAM WELLING BOWERMAN b. 15 September 1812, Duanesburg, Schenectady County, New York, to Silas...
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