Established in 1820, Delaware county takes its name from the Native American people living in the area. As of the 2020 census Delaware county had a population of 111,903. Muncie serves as the county seat and is home to Ball State University.
Delaware County
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Delaware county
Historical Overview
Delaware County Information
Townships
Center, Delaware, Hamilton, Harrison, Liberty, Monroe, Mount Pleasant, Niles, Perry, Salem, Union, Washington
Towns
Muncie, Albany, Chesterfield, Daleville, Eaton, Gaston, Selma, Yorktown
Surrounding Counties
Blackford, Jay, Randolph, Henry, Madison, Grant
Delaware 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
Karen A. Good
Contact Information
icg-delaware@indygenes.org
Delaware County Research
Delaware County Historical Society
120 East Washington Street
P. O. Box 1266
Muncie, IN 47305-1734
Phone: 765-282-1550
Email: contact@delawarecountyhistory.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/delawarecountyhistory
Website: https://www.delawarecountyhistory.org/
Yorktown Indiana Historical Alliance
8132 West Smith Street
P. O. Box 356
Yorktown, IN 47396
Email: TimeDetectives@yorktownhistory.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/103215047066/
Website: https://yorktownhistory.online/
120 East Washington Street
P. O. Box 1266
Muncie, IN 47305-1734
Phone: 765-282-1550
Email: contact@delawarecountyhistory.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/delawarecountyhistory
Website: https://www.delawarecountyhistory.org/
Yorktown Indiana Historical Alliance
8132 West Smith Street
P. O. Box 356
Yorktown, IN 47396
Email: TimeDetectives@yorktownhistory.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/103215047066/
Website: https://yorktownhistory.online/
Muncie Public Library
2005 South High Street
Muncie, IN 47302
Phone: 765-747-8300
Website: https://www.munciepubliclibrary.org/
Alexander M. Bracken LIbrary
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-5143
bsu.edu
Albany Community Library
105 S Broadway St
Albany, IN 47320
(765) 789-8189
Eaton Public Library
100 W Harris St
Eaton, IN 47338
(765) 396-3490
Yorktown Public LIbrary
8920 W Adaline St
Yorktown, IN 47396
(765) 759-9723
yorktownlib.org
Daleville Public Library
13601 W Co Rd 550 S
Daleville, IN 47334
(765) 378-1570
dalevillelibrary.org
2005 South High Street
Muncie, IN 47302
Phone: 765-747-8300
Website: https://www.munciepubliclibrary.org/
Alexander M. Bracken LIbrary
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306
(765) 285-5143
bsu.edu
Albany Community Library
105 S Broadway St
Albany, IN 47320
(765) 789-8189
Eaton Public Library
100 W Harris St
Eaton, IN 47338
(765) 396-3490
Yorktown Public LIbrary
8920 W Adaline St
Yorktown, IN 47396
(765) 759-9723
yorktownlib.org
Daleville Public Library
13601 W Co Rd 550 S
Daleville, IN 47334
(765) 378-1570
dalevillelibrary.org
Delaware County Historical Society
120 East Washington Street
P. O. Box 1266
Muncie, IN 47305-1734
Phone: 765-282-1550
Email: contact@delawarecountyhistory.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/delawarecountyhistory
Website: https://www.delawarecountyhistory.org/
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy
Muncie, In 47303
(765) 282-4848
www.minnetrista.net
120 East Washington Street
P. O. Box 1266
Muncie, IN 47305-1734
Phone: 765-282-1550
Email: contact@delawarecountyhistory.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/delawarecountyhistory
Website: https://www.delawarecountyhistory.org/
Minnetrista Museum & Gardens
1200 N Minnetrista Pkwy
Muncie, In 47303
(765) 282-4848
www.minnetrista.net
Delaware County Health Department
125 North Mulberry Street
Muncie, IN 47305
Phone: 765-747-7721
Email: dwilkins@co.delaware.in.us
Website: https://www.co.delaware.in.us/department/index.php?fDD=7-0
125 North Mulberry Street
Muncie, IN 47305
Phone: 765-747-7721
Email: dwilkins@co.delaware.in.us
Website: https://www.co.delaware.in.us/department/index.php?fDD=7-0
Delaware County Courthouse
100 West Main Street
Muncie, IN 47305
Phone 765-747-7726
Website: https://www.co.delaware.in.us/clerk/
100 West Main Street
Muncie, IN 47305
Phone 765-747-7726
Website: https://www.co.delaware.in.us/clerk/
Delaware County Families
Elizabeth “Betsy” Troxell
Elizabeth "Betsy" Troxell birth: 6 November 1820 in Montgomery, Ohio to Jacob and Mary Catherine...
John Anderson Long
John Anderson Long birth: 14 November 1813 in Morristown, Jefferson, Tennessee to George Mitchell...
James William Beckley
James William Beckley birth: Muncie, Delaware Co., Indiana to Wilfred Beckley and Arvie Mull...
Andrew Jackson Adamson
Andrew Jackson Adamson birth: 21 Dec 1817, in Wayne County, Indiana to David Adamson and Mary Ann...
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