Johnson county was founded in 1823 created from Delaware county. It was named for Judge John Johnson. In 2020 its population was 161,765. Franklin serves as the county seat.
Johnson County
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Johnson county
Historical Overview
Johnson County Information
Townships
Blue River, Clark, Franklin, Hensley, Needham, Nineveh, Pleasant, Union, White River
Towns
Bargersville, Edinburgh, Franklin, Greenwood, New Whiteland, Princes Lakes, Trafalgar, Whiteland
Surrounding Counties
Marion, Shelby, Bartholomew, Brown, Morgan
Johnson 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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Johnson County Research
Johnson County Museum of History and Johnson County, Indiana Historical Society
135 North Main Street
Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: 317-346-4500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnsoncomuseum/
Website: https://johnsoncountymuseum.org/
135 North Main Street
Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: 317-346-4500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnsoncomuseum/
Website: https://johnsoncountymuseum.org/
Johnson County Public Library
401 State Street
Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: 317-738-2833
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JCPLIN
Website: https://www.pageafterpage.org/
401 State Street
Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: 317-738-2833
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JCPLIN
Website: https://www.pageafterpage.org/
Johnson County Museum of History and Johnson County, Indiana Historical Society
135 North Main Street
Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: 317-346-4500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnsoncomuseum/
Website: https://johnsoncountymuseum.org/
135 North Main Street
Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: 317-346-4500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnsoncomuseum/
Website: https://johnsoncountymuseum.org/
Johnson County Health Department
460 North Morton Street Suite a
Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: 417-346-4365
Website: https://co.johnson.in.us/department/division.php?structureid=32
460 North Morton Street Suite a
Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: 417-346-4365
Website: https://co.johnson.in.us/department/division.php?structureid=32
Contact County Clerk for marriage, divorce, probate, and court records and
online at Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, Findmypast.com, and MyHeritage.com
Johnson County Clerk
5 East Jefferson Street
Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: 317-346-4450
Website: https://co.johnson.in.us/department/index.php?structureid=21
online at Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, Findmypast.com, and MyHeritage.com
Johnson County Clerk
5 East Jefferson Street
Franklin, IN 46131
Phone: 317-346-4450
Website: https://co.johnson.in.us/department/index.php?structureid=21
Johnson County Families
George Gundrum
George Gundrum birth: 1835 in Pennsylvania to Samuel & Catherine Bugh Gundrum death: Aug 18...
Harry Brown Alexander
Harry Brown Alexanderbirth: 1 Sep 1878, Franklin, Johnson Co., IN to Milton Gregg Alexander and...
Margerry Alice Scarborough
Margerry Alice Scarboroughbirth: 29 Sep 1917 Five Point Marion Co to Cora Lee Minger and Frederick...
Joseph Adolphus Whittaker
Joseph Adolphus Whittake birth: 28 Feb 1876, Pleasant Township, Johnson Co., Indiana to Nimrod and...
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