Floyd county is located in southern Indiana on the Ohio River. Floyd was established in 1819 from Clark and Harrison counties. There is debate as to who Floyd county was named after. One possibility is John Floyd, a Kentucky pioneer who was killed in 1783 in an Indian attack. Another possibility is Davis Floyd who was a leading political figure. In 2020 the population was 80,484. New Albany serves as the county seat.
Floyd County
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Floyd county
Historical Overview
Floyd County Information
Townships
Franklin, Greenville, Georgetown, Lafayette, New Albany
Towns
Floyds Knobs, Galena, Georgetown, Greenville, Mount Saint Francis, Navilleton, New Albany
Surrounding Counties
Clark, Harrison, Washington, and Jefferson, KY
Floyd 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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Floyd County Research
Floyd County Historical Society & Padgett Museum
509 W Market St
PO Box 455
New Albany, IN 47151-0455
Phone: 812-590-2798 or 540-745-3247
Email: info@floydhistoricalsociety.org
http://fchsin.org/
Falls of the Ohio Genealogical Society
PO Box 665
New Albany, IN 47150
Email: research@fallsgenealogy.org
509 W Market St
PO Box 455
New Albany, IN 47151-0455
Phone: 812-590-2798 or 540-745-3247
Email: info@floydhistoricalsociety.org
http://fchsin.org/
Falls of the Ohio Genealogical Society
PO Box 665
New Albany, IN 47150
Email: research@fallsgenealogy.org
Floyd County Public Library
180 West Spring Street
New Albany, IN 47150
Phone: 812-944-8464
Email: info@nafcpl.org
180 West Spring Street
New Albany, IN 47150
Phone: 812-944-8464
Email: info@nafcpl.org
Carnegie Center for Art & History
201 East Spring Street
New Albany, IN 47150
Phone: 812-944-7336
Email: info@carnegiecenter.org
Floyd County Historical Society & Padgett Museum
509 W Market St
PO Box 455
New Albany, IN 47151-0455
Phone: 812-590-2798 or 540-745-3247
Email: info@floydhistoricalsociety.org
http://fchsin.org/
201 East Spring Street
New Albany, IN 47150
Phone: 812-944-7336
Email: info@carnegiecenter.org
Floyd County Historical Society & Padgett Museum
509 W Market St
PO Box 455
New Albany, IN 47151-0455
Phone: 812-590-2798 or 540-745-3247
Email: info@floydhistoricalsociety.org
http://fchsin.org/
Birth and death records begin in 1882
Floyd County Health Department
1917 Bono Road
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 948-4726
Floyd County Health Department
1917 Bono Road
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 948-4726
Marriage records begin in 1819, court records in 1963, land records 1818, probate in 1819
Floyd County Clerk
311 Hauss Square, Room 235
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 948-5411
Floyd County Clerk
311 Hauss Square, Room 235
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 948-5411
Floyd County Families
James Isaac Ghormley
James Isaac Ghormley birth: 19 April 1772 in Cumberland, Pennsylvania to Hugh Ghormley & Mary...
George F Roberts
George F Roberts birth: 1887 in Bowling Green, Kentucky to Franklin and Mary (Whittaker) death:...
Virgil James Gilchrist
Virgil James Gilchrist birth: 28 Mar 1900 in Richland Twp., Fulton Co., IN to William Jefferson...
William Vaughn Moody
William Vaughn Moody birth: 8 Jul 1869 in Spencer, Owen Co., IN to Francis B "Frank" and Henrietta...
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