Ohio county was formed in 1844 from Dearborn county and named for the Ohio River. Its population in 202 was 5,940. Rising Sun serves as the county seat and is the only incorporated municipality.
Ohio County
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Contents
Ohio county
Historical Overview
Ohio County Information
Townships
Cass, Pike, Randolph, Union
Towns
Rising Sun, Aberdeen, Bascom Corner, Bear Branch, Blue, Buffalo, Camp Shore, Cofield Corner, Downey Corner, Hartford, Milton, North Landing
Surrounding Counties
Dearborn, Ripley, Switzerland in Indiana and Boone in Kentucky.
Ohio 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
Learn more about becoming the county genealogist for Ohio
Ohio County Research
Ohio County Historical Society
212 South Walnut
Rising Sun, IN 47040
Phone: 812-439-4915
Email: cthies@ohiocountyhistory.org
Website: https://www.ohiocountyhistory.org/
212 South Walnut
Rising Sun, IN 47040
Phone: 812-439-4915
Email: cthies@ohiocountyhistory.org
Website: https://www.ohiocountyhistory.org/
Ohio County Public Library
503 2nd Street
Rising Sun, IN 47040
Phone: 812-438-2257
Email: contact@ocpl.lib.in.us
Website: https://www.ocpl.lib.in.us/
503 2nd Street
Rising Sun, IN 47040
Phone: 812-438-2257
Email: contact@ocpl.lib.in.us
Website: https://www.ocpl.lib.in.us/
Ohio County Historical Society
212 South Walnut
Rising Sun, IN 47040
Phone: 812-439-4915
Email: cthies@ohiocountyhistory.org
Website: https://www.ohiocountyhistory.org/
212 South Walnut
Rising Sun, IN 47040
Phone: 812-439-4915
Email: cthies@ohiocountyhistory.org
Website: https://www.ohiocountyhistory.org/
Ohio County Health Department
117 6th Street
Rising Sun, IN 47040
Phone: 812-438-2551
Website: https://ohiocountyhealthdept.com/
117 6th Street
Rising Sun, IN 47040
Phone: 812-438-2551
Website: https://ohiocountyhealthdept.com/
Marriages – online at Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, Findmypast.com, and MyHeritage.com
Ohio County Courthouse
413 Main Street
Rising Sun, IN 47040
Phone: 812-438-2610
Website: https://ohiocountyin.gov/
Ohio County Courthouse
413 Main Street
Rising Sun, IN 47040
Phone: 812-438-2610
Website: https://ohiocountyin.gov/
Ohio County Families
Clayton William Batchelor
Clayton William Batchelor birth: 4 Mar 1898, Ohio County (near Rising Sun), Indiana to George...
Joseph Ward Talbott
Joseph Ward Talbott b. 17 June 1876, Rising Sun, Ohio County, Indiana, to John Ulrey and Mary Jane...
Hannah M. Sampson
Hannah M. Sampson b. 10 September 1807, Onondaga County, New York, to Seth and Eunice (Hopkinson)...
Willard Theodore Bascom
Willard Theodore Bascom b. 4 Jan 1868, Rising Sun, Ohio County, Indiana to Robert Bruce Bascom and...
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