Located in western Indiana, Fountain county was established in 1826 from Montgomery and Wabash counties. It was named for Officer James Fontaine who served in the Revolutionary and Indian Wars. Fountain’s population in 2020 was 16,479. Covington serves as the county seat.
Fountain County
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Fountain county
Historical Overview
Fountain County Information
Townships
Cain, Davis, Fulton, Jackson, Logan, Millcreek, Richland, Shawnee, Troy, Van Buren, Wabash
Towns
Covington, Attica, Hillsboro, Kingman, Mellott, Newtown, Veedersburg, Wallace
Surrounding Counties
Warren, Tippecanoe, Montgomery, Parke, Vermillion
Fountain 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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Fountain County Research
Fountain County Genealogical Society
405 North Mill Street
P. O. Box 273
Veedersburg, In 47987-0273
Phone: 765-294-4954
Email: focogensoc@netscape.net
Website: https://www.focogensoc.org/
405 North Mill Street
P. O. Box 273
Veedersburg, In 47987-0273
Phone: 765-294-4954
Email: focogensoc@netscape.net
Website: https://www.focogensoc.org/
Covington-Veedersburg Public Library
622 Fifth Street
Covington, IN 47932
Phone: 765-793-2572
Email: cvpldirector@cvlibrary.in.gov
Website: https://www.in.gov/cvlibrary/
622 Fifth Street
Covington, IN 47932
Phone: 765-793-2572
Email: cvpldirector@cvlibrary.in.gov
Website: https://www.in.gov/cvlibrary/
Fountain County Health Department
113 W Sycamore St
Attica, IN 47918
(765) 762-3035
https://www.fountaincounty.net/department/index.php?structureid=21
113 W Sycamore St
Attica, IN 47918
(765) 762-3035
https://www.fountaincounty.net/department/index.php?structureid=21
Fountain County Courthouse
301 4th Street South
P. O. Box 183
Covington, IN 47932
Phone: 75-793-2192
Website: https://www.fountaincounty.net/
301 4th Street South
P. O. Box 183
Covington, IN 47932
Phone: 75-793-2192
Website: https://www.fountaincounty.net/
Fountain County Families
David Clinton Moore
David Clinton Moore b. 10 July 1847, Howard Township, Parke County, Indiana, to John S. and...
Mathew Maddox
Mathew Maddox b. 15 April 1828, Letcher County, Kentucky, to Matthew and Dicy (Guinn) Maddox d. 19...
Jacob B. Henderson
Jacob B. Henderson b. 30 March 1812, Franklin County, Indiana, to William and Martha Henderson d....
Irvin Wesley Dodge
Irvin Wesley Dodge b. 4 September 1872, Fountain County, Indiana d. 20 April 1916, Lyndon, Osage...
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