Decatur county was formed in 1821 and takes it name from Commodore Stephen Decatur, Jr. who served in the Barbery Wars and the War of 1812. In 2020 the population was 26,472. Greensburg serves as the county seat.
Decatur County
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Decatur county
Historical Overview
Decatur County Information
Townships
Adams, Clay, Clinton, Fugit, Jackson, Marion, Salt Creek, Sand Creek, Washington.
Towns
Greensburg, Millhousen, New Point, St. Paul, Westport, Milford, Clarksburg, Lake Santee
Surrounding Counties
Rush, Franklin, Ripley, Jennings, Bartholomew, Shelby
Decatur 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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Decatur County Research
Historical Society of Decatur
222 North Franklin Street
P. O. Box 1463
Greensburg, IN 47240
Phone: 812-663-2764
Email: dechissoc@etczone.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/historicalsocietyofdecaturcountygreensburg.org
Website: https://www.historicalsocietyofdecaturcountygreensburg.org/
Tri-Genealogical Society
c/o Willard Library
21 First Avenue
Evansville, IN 47710
Email: tsgs.membership@yahoo.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089643353681
Website: https://tristategenealogicalsociety.weebly.com/
222 North Franklin Street
P. O. Box 1463
Greensburg, IN 47240
Phone: 812-663-2764
Email: dechissoc@etczone.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/historicalsocietyofdecaturcountygreensburg.org
Website: https://www.historicalsocietyofdecaturcountygreensburg.org/
Tri-Genealogical Society
c/o Willard Library
21 First Avenue
Evansville, IN 47710
Email: tsgs.membership@yahoo.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089643353681
Website: https://tristategenealogicalsociety.weebly.com/
Greensburg - Decatur County Public Library
110 E Main St
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-2826
110 E Main St
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-2826
Historical Society of Decatur
222 North Franklin Street
P. O. Box 1463
Greensburg, IN 47240
Phone: 812-663-2764
Email: dechissoc@etczone.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/historicalsocietyofdecaturcountygreensburg.org
Website: https://www.historicalsocietyofdecaturcountygreensburg.org/
222 North Franklin Street
P. O. Box 1463
Greensburg, IN 47240
Phone: 812-663-2764
Email: dechissoc@etczone.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/historicalsocietyofdecaturcountygreensburg.org
Website: https://www.historicalsocietyofdecaturcountygreensburg.org/
Decatur County Health Department
810 North Lincoln Street
Greensburg, IN 47240
Phone: 812-663-3201
Email: vitalrecords@decaturcounty.in.gov
Website: https://www.in.gov/localhealth/decaturcounty/
810 North Lincoln Street
Greensburg, IN 47240
Phone: 812-663-3201
Email: vitalrecords@decaturcounty.in.gov
Website: https://www.in.gov/localhealth/decaturcounty/
Decatur County Courthouse
150 Courthouse Square Suite 5
Greensburg, IN 47240
Phone: 812-663-8223
Website: https://www.decaturcounty.in.gov/
150 Courthouse Square Suite 5
Greensburg, IN 47240
Phone: 812-663-8223
Website: https://www.decaturcounty.in.gov/
Decatur County Families
Michael Powers
Michael Powers birth: 1881 in Jennings County, Indiana to Jacob Powers and Mary Jane Cruser death:...
Jesse Parmer
Jesse Parmer b. 15 September 1789, Virginia, to Jesse and Rebecca Parmer d. 18 November 1876,...
James Parmer
James Parmer b. 25 February 1821, Columbiana County, Ohio, to Joseph and Ruth (Potts) Parmer d. 11...
Allen Jasper Hart
Allen Jasper Hart b. 10 January 1882, Salt Creek Township, Decatur County, Indiana, to James L....
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