Daviess county was organized in 1816 from parent county Knox. The county was named for Major Joseph Hamilton Daviess and U.S. District Attorney for Kentucky who was killed at the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811. As of the 2020 census the county population was 33,381. Approximately 15% of the population is Swiss Amish. Washington serves as the county seat.
Daviess County
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Daviess county
Historical Overview
Daviess County Information
Townships
Barr, Bogard, Elmore, Harrison, Madison, Reeve, Steele, Van Buren, Veale, Washington
Towns
Washington, Alfordsville, Elnora, Odon, Cannelburg, Montgomery, Plainville
Surrounding Counties
Greene, Martin, Dubois, Pike, Knox
Daviess 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
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Daviess County Research
Daviess County Historical Society and Museum
212 East Main St.
PO Box 2341,
Washington, IN 47501
Phone: 812-257-0301
Email: dchistory@sbcglobal.net
www.daviesscountyhistory.com
Daviess Genealogical Society
703 Front Street
Washington, IN 47501
212 East Main St.
PO Box 2341,
Washington, IN 47501
Phone: 812-257-0301
Email: dchistory@sbcglobal.net
www.daviesscountyhistory.com
Daviess Genealogical Society
703 Front Street
Washington, IN 47501
Washington Carnegie Public Library
300 W Main St.,
Washington, Indiana 47501
(812) 254-4586
www.washingtonpubliclibrary.org
300 W Main St.,
Washington, Indiana 47501
(812) 254-4586
www.washingtonpubliclibrary.org
Daviess County Historical Society and Museum
212 East Main St.
PO Box 2341,
Washington, IN 47501
Phone: 812-257-0301
Email: dchistory@sbcglobal.net
www.daviesscountyhistory.com
212 East Main St.
PO Box 2341,
Washington, IN 47501
Phone: 812-257-0301
Email: dchistory@sbcglobal.net
www.daviesscountyhistory.com
Birth and death records 1882 to present
Daviess County Health Department
303 East Hefron Street,
Washington, IN, 47501
812-254-8666
Email: info@daviesshealth.com
https://www.in.gov/localhealth/daviesscounty/
Daviess County Health Department
303 East Hefron Street,
Washington, IN, 47501
812-254-8666
Email: info@daviesshealth.com
https://www.in.gov/localhealth/daviesscounty/
Daviess County Courthouse
200 E. Walnut Street,
Washington, IN 47501
Phone: 812-254-8664
www.daviess.org
200 E. Walnut Street,
Washington, IN 47501
Phone: 812-254-8664
www.daviess.org
Daviess County Families
Thomas Jefferson Alford
Thomas Jefferson Alford birth: 17 Feb 1830 in Alfordsville, Daviess County, Indiana to James...
Mark Shrum
Mark Shrum birth: 26 January1869 in Shoals, Martin County, Indiana to Frederick Orlando Shrum and...
John Vestal Smith
John Vestal Smith birth: 6 Nov 1831, Lawrence Co., IN to Peter Smith and Margaret (Ford) Smith...
Mason Ray Palmer Sr
Mason Ray Palmer Sr birth: 16 June 1807 in either Indiana, South Carolina, or North Carolina to...
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