Huntington County was formed in 1834 from parent counties Allen and Grant. It was named for Samuel Huntington, who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut. Huntington was a nephew to Captain Elias Murray who was an Indiana legislator and the first postmaster and county treasurer of Huntington. In 2020 the population was 36,662. Huntington serves as the county seat.
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Huntington county
Historical Overview
Huntington County Information
Townships
Clear Creek, Dallas, Huntington, Jackson, Jefferson, Lancaster, Polk, Rock Creek, Salamonie, Union, Warren, Wayne
Towns
Andrews, Huntington, Markle (part in Wells Co), Mount Etna, Roanoke, Warren Unincorporated: Banquo, Bippus, Boehmer, Bowerstown, Bracken, Browns Corner, Buckeye, Goblesville, Harlansburgh, Lancaster, Luther (majority in Whitley Co.), Mahon, Majenica, Makin, Mardenis, Milo, Monument City (destroyed during Salamonie Reservoir construction), Pleasant Plain, Plum Tree, Roanoke Station, Rock Creek Center, Simpson
Surrounding Counties
Whitley, Allen, Wells, Grant, Wabash
Huntington 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
Sarah A.V. Kirby
Contact Information
skirby@hctpl.info
Huntington County Research
Huntington County Historical Society (and Museum)
315 Court St
Huntington, IN 46750-2862
Phone: 260-356-7264
Email: huntingtonhistoricalmuseum@gmail.com
Website: https://huntingtonhistoricalmuseum.com
Huntington County Genealogical Society
contact thru: Keefer Center @ Huntington City-Township Public Library
315 Court St
Huntington, IN 46750-2862
Phone: 260-356-7264
Email: huntingtonhistoricalmuseum@gmail.com
Website: https://huntingtonhistoricalmuseum.com
Huntington County Genealogical Society
contact thru: Keefer Center @ Huntington City-Township Public Library
Andrews-Dallas Township Public Library
30 E Madison St
Andrews, IN 46702
Phone: 260-786-3574
Website: https://andrews.lib.in.us
Huntington City-Township Public Library
B. Joan Keefer Genealogy and Local History Center
255 W Park Dr
Huntington, IN 46750
Phone: 260-356-0824
Email: genealogy@hctpl.info
Website: http://www.hctpl.info (redirects to https://www.huntingtonpub.lib.in.us )
Roanoke Public Library
314 N Main St
Roanoke, IN 46783
Phone: 260-676-2989
Website: https://roanoke.lib.in.us
Warren Public Library
123 E 3rd St
Warren, IN 46792
Phone: 260-375-3450
Email: warrenpl@warren.lib.in.us
Website: https://www.warren.lib.in.us
30 E Madison St
Andrews, IN 46702
Phone: 260-786-3574
Website: https://andrews.lib.in.us
Huntington City-Township Public Library
B. Joan Keefer Genealogy and Local History Center
255 W Park Dr
Huntington, IN 46750
Phone: 260-356-0824
Email: genealogy@hctpl.info
Website: http://www.hctpl.info (redirects to https://www.huntingtonpub.lib.in.us )
Roanoke Public Library
314 N Main St
Roanoke, IN 46783
Phone: 260-676-2989
Website: https://roanoke.lib.in.us
Warren Public Library
123 E 3rd St
Warren, IN 46792
Phone: 260-375-3450
Email: warrenpl@warren.lib.in.us
Website: https://www.warren.lib.in.us
Huntington County Historical Society (and Museum)
315 Court St
Huntington, IN 46750-2862
Phone: 260-356-7264
Email: huntingtonhistoricalmuseum@gmail.com
Website: https://huntingtonhistoricalmuseum.com
Roanoke Area Heritage Center
102 W First St
Roanoke, IN 46783
Phone: 260-672-3252
Website: https://discoverroanoke.org/explore/directory/roanoke-area-heritage-center-historical-museum
315 Court St
Huntington, IN 46750-2862
Phone: 260-356-7264
Email: huntingtonhistoricalmuseum@gmail.com
Website: https://huntingtonhistoricalmuseum.com
Roanoke Area Heritage Center
102 W First St
Roanoke, IN 46783
Phone: 260-672-3252
Website: https://discoverroanoke.org/explore/directory/roanoke-area-heritage-center-historical-museum
Birth records begin in 1875 and death in 1882
Huntington County Health Department (Vital Records)
1330 S. Jefferson St.
Huntington, IN, 46750
Phone: 260-358-4831
Fax: 260- 358-4899
Website: https://www.huntington.in.us/county/department/index.php?structureid=21
Huntington County Health Department (Vital Records)
1330 S. Jefferson St.
Huntington, IN, 46750
Phone: 260-358-4831
Fax: 260- 358-4899
Website: https://www.huntington.in.us/county/department/index.php?structureid=21
Marriage records begin in 1837, land in 1834, court records 1835, probate 1842, wills 1847
Huntington County Courthouse
201 N Jefferson St Room 103
Huntington, IN 46750
Phone: 219-358-4819
Website: https://www.huntington.in.us/county
Huntington County Courthouse
201 N Jefferson St Room 103
Huntington, IN 46750
Phone: 219-358-4819
Website: https://www.huntington.in.us/county
Huntington County Families
Harry J. Smith
Harry J. Smith birth: 17 Nov 1869, probably in Randolph Co., IN to Stephen Alvaro and Suzannah...
LaVon Lighthill
LaVon Lighthill birth: 14 Jan 1927 to Robert James Lighthill and Sylvia L. Miller death: 31 May...
Orris Knight Webb
Orris Knight Webb b. 23 May 1892, Warren, Huntington County, Indiana, to Gillett Banks and Lorinda...
Lorinda Ellen Bunting
Lorinda Ellen Bunting b. 5 May 1858, Liberty, Union County, Indiana, to William Gilbert and Louisa...
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