Greene county was created in 1821 from parent counties Sullivan and Daviess. Greene county was named for General Nathanael Greene who was a pivotal figure in the American Revolution. In 2020 the population was 30,803. Bloomfield is the county seat.
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Greene county
Historical Overview
Greene County Information
Townships
Beech Creek, Cass, Center, Fairplay, Grant, Highland, Jackson, Jefferson, Richland, Smith, Stafford, Stockton, Taylor, Washington, Wright (historically, Eel River was also a township from 1828-1881; now part of Jefferson Township.)
Towns
Bloomfield, Jasonville, Linton, Lyons, Newberry, Switz City, Worthington Unincorporated towns: Antioch, Beehunter, Bushrod, Calvertville, Cincinnati, Dixon, Doans, Dresden, Elliston, Furnace, Gilmour, Hashtown, Hendricksville, Hobbieville, Hoosier, Ilene, Island City, Johnstown, Koleen, Lone Tree, Marco, McVille, Midland, Midland Junction, Mineral City, Newark, Owensburg, Park, Plummer, Point Commerce, Redcuff Corner, Ridgeport, Rincon, Scotland, Solsberry, Sponsler, Stalcup Corner, Summit, Tanner, Tulip, Vicksburg.
Surrounding Counties
Monroe, Daviess, Owen, Sullivan, Lawrence, Clay, Knox, Martin
Greene 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
Diane Anderson
Contact Information
danderson@bloomfield.lib.in.us
Greene County Research
Greene County Historical Society
27 S. Washington St.
Bloomfield, IN 47424
www.greenecountyhistoricalsociety.org
Email: greenecountyhistoricalsociety@yahoo.com
812-384-8400
27 S. Washington St.
Bloomfield, IN 47424
www.greenecountyhistoricalsociety.org
Email: greenecountyhistoricalsociety@yahoo.com
812-384-8400
Bloomfield Public Library Indiana Room
125 S. Franklin Street
Bloomfield, IN 47424
https://bloomfield.lib.in.us/local-history--genealogy.html
genealogy@bloomfield.lib.in.us
812-384-4125
The Indiana Room at Bloomfield Public Library has Indexes to marriage (1821-1930, 1958-1995), birth (1882-1997) and death (1882-1994) records, and some court records.
125 S. Franklin Street
Bloomfield, IN 47424
https://bloomfield.lib.in.us/local-history--genealogy.html
genealogy@bloomfield.lib.in.us
812-384-4125
The Indiana Room at Bloomfield Public Library has Indexes to marriage (1821-1930, 1958-1995), birth (1882-1997) and death (1882-1994) records, and some court records.
Greene County Historical Society
27 S. Washington St.
Bloomfield, IN 47424
www.greenecountyhistoricalsociety.org
Email: greenecountyhistoricalsociety@yahoo.com
812-384-8400
27 S. Washington St.
Bloomfield, IN 47424
www.greenecountyhistoricalsociety.org
Email: greenecountyhistoricalsociety@yahoo.com
812-384-8400
Birth records begin in 1885 and death records begin in 1893
Greene County Health Department
Health Department (Suite 1)
217 E. Spring St.
Bloomfield, IN 47424
www.co.greene.in.us
Lori.White@co.greene.in.us
812-384-2016
Greene County Health Department
Health Department (Suite 1)
217 E. Spring St.
Bloomfield, IN 47424
www.co.greene.in.us
Lori.White@co.greene.in.us
812-384-2016
Marriage, divorce records from 1821, probate records from 1823, and naturalization records 1854-1906.
Greene County Clerk’s Office
1 E. Main St. (Physical address)
P.O Box 229 (Mailing address)
Bloomfield, IN 47424
www.co.greene.in.us
Email: clerk @ co.greene.in.us
812-384-8532
Greene County Clerk’s Office
1 E. Main St. (Physical address)
P.O Box 229 (Mailing address)
Bloomfield, IN 47424
www.co.greene.in.us
Email: clerk @ co.greene.in.us
812-384-8532
Greene County Families
Bailey Bridwell
Bailey Bridwell birth: 1774 in Virginia to Simon and Elizabeth death: 1850, Greene County, Indiana...
William Ransler Horton
William Ransler Horton birth: 7 Aug 1892, in Lewis Township, Clay Co., IN to Francis Perry and...
Homer Egbert Hyden
Homer Egbert Hyden birth: 12 Oct 1879, Owen Co., IN, to James E. and Nancy J. (Alverson) Hyden...
Archie Wayne Freeman
Archie Wayne Freeman birth: 3 Jun 1902, Freeman, Owen Co., IN to Joseph Press and Edna M (Pryor)...
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