Marion county was created in 1822 from New Purchase lands and was named for Revolutionary War general Frances Marion. Population in 2020 was 977,203. Indianapolis serves as both the county seat and the Indiana state capital.
Marion County
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Marion county
Historical Overview
Marion County Information
Townships
Center, Decatur, Franklin, Lawrence, Perry, Pike, Warren, Washington, Wayne
Towns
Indianapolis, Beech Grove, Lawrence, Southport, Clermont, Crows Nest, Cumberland, Homecroft, Meridian Hills, North Crows Nest, Rocky Ripple, Speedway, Spring Hill, Warren Park, Williams Creek, and Wynnedale
Surrounding Counties
Hamilton, Hancock, Shelby, Johnson, Morgan, Hendricks, Boone
Marion 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
Ron Darrah
Contact Information
rdarrah@att.net
Marion County Research
Franklin Township Historical Society
6510 South Franklin Road
P. O. Box 39015
Indianapolis, IN 46239
Email: franklintownshiphistory@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FranklinTownshipHistoricalSociety/
Website: https://www.fths.org/
Genealogical Society of Marion County
9370 East Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46229
Phone: 317-891-4762
Email: Info@GenealogyIndy.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndianapolisGenealogy
Website: https://www.genealogyindy.org/
Indiana State Historical Society – holdings for all Indiana counties
315 West Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: 317-232-1882
Website: https://www.in.gov/iara/services-for-public/search-archives-holdings/indiana-archives-digital-index-records/
Indiana State Archives – holdings for all Indiana counties
6440 East 30th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46219-1007
Phone: 317-591-5222
Website: https://www.in.gov/iara/
Irvington Historical Society
5350 University Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46219
Phone: 317-602-2962
Email: bonathompsonbookstore@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IRVHistoricalSociety/
Website: https://www.irvingtonhistory.org/
6510 South Franklin Road
P. O. Box 39015
Indianapolis, IN 46239
Email: franklintownshiphistory@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FranklinTownshipHistoricalSociety/
Website: https://www.fths.org/
Genealogical Society of Marion County
9370 East Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46229
Phone: 317-891-4762
Email: Info@GenealogyIndy.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndianapolisGenealogy
Website: https://www.genealogyindy.org/
Indiana State Historical Society – holdings for all Indiana counties
315 West Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: 317-232-1882
Website: https://www.in.gov/iara/services-for-public/search-archives-holdings/indiana-archives-digital-index-records/
Indiana State Archives – holdings for all Indiana counties
6440 East 30th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46219-1007
Phone: 317-591-5222
Website: https://www.in.gov/iara/
Irvington Historical Society
5350 University Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46219
Phone: 317-602-2962
Email: bonathompsonbookstore@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IRVHistoricalSociety/
Website: https://www.irvingtonhistory.org/
Indiana State Library – holdings for all Indiana counties
315 West Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: 1-866-683-0008
Website: https://www.in.gov/library/
Indianapolis Public Library
Central Branch
40 East Saint Clair Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-275-4100
indypl.org
315 West Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: 1-866-683-0008
Website: https://www.in.gov/library/
Indianapolis Public Library
Central Branch
40 East Saint Clair Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-275-4100
indypl.org
Indiana State Museum
650 W Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-232-1637
museumcommunications@indianamuseum,org
NCAA Hall of Champions
700 W Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-916-4255
hocmail@ncca.org
Indiana Medical History Museum
3270 Kirkbride Way
Indianapolis, IN 4622
317-635-7329
imhm.org
Indiana State Historical Society – holdings for all Indiana counties
315 West Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: 317-232-1882
Website: https://www.in.gov/iara/services-for-public/search-archives-holdings/indiana-archives-digital-index-records/
Indiana War Memorial and Museum
1 Monument Circle
Indianapolis, IN
https://www.in.gov/iwm/indiana-war-memorial-museum/
Crispus Attucks Museum
11140 M.L.K. Street Door #13
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-409-5281
https://crispusattucksmuseum.business.site/
Masonic Library and Museum of Indiana
Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Indiana
525 N Illinois Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
mimindiana.org
Indiana State Police Museum
8660 East 21st Street
Indianapolis, IN 46219
317-899-8293
https://www.in.gov/isp/indiana-state-police-museum/
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
1230 N Delaware ST
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-631-1888
bhpsite.org
Indianapolis Fire Fighters Museum
748 Massachusetts Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-262-5161
https://l416.com/
650 W Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-232-1637
museumcommunications@indianamuseum,org
NCAA Hall of Champions
700 W Washington St
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-916-4255
hocmail@ncca.org
Indiana Medical History Museum
3270 Kirkbride Way
Indianapolis, IN 4622
317-635-7329
imhm.org
Indiana State Historical Society – holdings for all Indiana counties
315 West Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: 317-232-1882
Website: https://www.in.gov/iara/services-for-public/search-archives-holdings/indiana-archives-digital-index-records/
Indiana War Memorial and Museum
1 Monument Circle
Indianapolis, IN
https://www.in.gov/iwm/indiana-war-memorial-museum/
Crispus Attucks Museum
11140 M.L.K. Street Door #13
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-409-5281
https://crispusattucksmuseum.business.site/
Masonic Library and Museum of Indiana
Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Indiana
525 N Illinois Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
mimindiana.org
Indiana State Police Museum
8660 East 21st Street
Indianapolis, IN 46219
317-899-8293
https://www.in.gov/isp/indiana-state-police-museum/
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site
1230 N Delaware ST
Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-631-1888
bhpsite.org
Indianapolis Fire Fighters Museum
748 Massachusetts Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-262-5161
https://l416.com/
Marion County Health Department
3838 North Rural Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Phone: 317-221-2000
Email: HealthDept@MarionHealth.org
Website: https://marionhealth.org/
Death – online at https://www.indgensoc.org/membersonly/county/marion/jacob_funeral_home_search.php, Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
3838 North Rural Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Phone: 317-221-2000
Email: HealthDept@MarionHealth.org
Website: https://marionhealth.org/
Death – online at https://www.indgensoc.org/membersonly/county/marion/jacob_funeral_home_search.php, Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
Marriages – online at Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, Findmypast.com, and MyHeritage.com
Marron County Courthouse
200 East Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317-327-4740
Website: https://www.indy.gov/
Marron County Courthouse
200 East Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: 317-327-4740
Website: https://www.indy.gov/
Marion County Families
Mary Ellen (Rogers) Pickens
Mary Ellen (Rogers) Pickens birth: July 4, 1923 in Pittsburgh, PA to Russell Cleal Evans and Mary...
Robert Bruce Pickens
Robert Bruce Pickens birth: May 20, 1926 in Uniontown, PA to Joseph Abraham Pickens and Margaret...
Paul Sherman Lorenz
Paul Sherman Lorenz birth: 26 Nov 1916 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana to Frederick Graham Lorenz...
Oris Orville Ewell
Oris Orville Ewell birth: July 2, 1903? in Hume, Illinois death: 1972 in Indianapolis, Indiana...
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