Orange County was formed in 1815 from parts of Knox, Gibson, and Washington counties. Many early settlers were from Orange County, North Carolina and named the new county after their former home. Population in 2020 was 19,867. Paoli is the county seat.
Orange County
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Orange county
Historical Overview
Orange County Information
Townships
French Lick, Greenfield, Jackson, Northeast, Northwest, Orangeville, Orleans, Paoli, Southeast, Stampers Creek
Towns
Paoli, French Lick, Orleans, West Baden Springs
Surrounding Counties
Lawrence, Washington, Crawford, Dubois, Martin
Orange 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 Orange
Orange County Research
Orange County Genealogical Society and Library (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)
P. O. Box 344
Paoli, IN 47454
Phone: 812-723-3437
Website: http://ingenweb.org/inorange/gensoc.htm
Orange County Historical Society
304 Court Street
P. O. Box 454
Paoli, IN 47454-0454
Phone: 812-653-1212
Email: info@historicorangecounty.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064703047375
Website: https://www.historicorangecounty.org/
P. O. Box 344
Paoli, IN 47454
Phone: 812-723-3437
Website: http://ingenweb.org/inorange/gensoc.htm
Orange County Historical Society
304 Court Street
P. O. Box 454
Paoli, IN 47454-0454
Phone: 812-653-1212
Email: info@historicorangecounty.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064703047375
Website: https://www.historicorangecounty.org/
Paoli Public Library
100 W Water ST
Paoli, IN 47454
812-723-3841
paolipubliclibrary@paoli.lib.in.us
https://paoli.lib.in.us/
Orleans Public Library
174 N Maple Street
Orleans, IN 47452
812-865-3270
https://orleans.lib.in.us/
Melton Public Library
8496 West College Street
French Lick, IN 47432
812-936-2177
https://melton.lib.in.us/
100 W Water ST
Paoli, IN 47454
812-723-3841
paolipubliclibrary@paoli.lib.in.us
https://paoli.lib.in.us/
Orleans Public Library
174 N Maple Street
Orleans, IN 47452
812-865-3270
https://orleans.lib.in.us/
Melton Public Library
8496 West College Street
French Lick, IN 47432
812-936-2177
https://melton.lib.in.us/
Orange County Historical Society
304 Court Street
P. O. Box 454
Paoli, IN 47454-0454
Phone: 812-653-1212
Email: info@historicorangecounty.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064703047375
Website: https://www.historicorangecounty.org/
304 Court Street
P. O. Box 454
Paoli, IN 47454-0454
Phone: 812-653-1212
Email: info@historicorangecounty.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064703047375
Website: https://www.historicorangecounty.org/
Orange County Health Department
205 East Main Street
Paoli, IN 47454
Phone: 812-723-7112
Email: ochd@co.orange.in.us
Website: https://www.in.gov/localhealth/orangecounty/
Death –online at Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
205 East Main Street
Paoli, IN 47454
Phone: 812-723-7112
Email: ochd@co.orange.in.us
Website: https://www.in.gov/localhealth/orangecounty/
Death –online at Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
Marriages – online at Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, Findmypast.com, and MyHeritage.com
Orange County Courthouse
One Court Street
Paoli, IN 47454
Phone: 812-723-2649
Website: http://gov.orangecounty59.us/
Orange County Courthouse
One Court Street
Paoli, IN 47454
Phone: 812-723-2649
Website: http://gov.orangecounty59.us/
Orange County Families
Harry Evertt Warren
Harry Evertt Warren b. 2 September 1883, Orleans, Orange County, Indiana, to Jackson and Clara...
Zebulon Collins Smith
Zebulon Collins Smith b. 20 October 1806, Kentucky d. 26 November 1878, Corydon, Wayne County,...
William Henry Smith
William Henry Smith b. 19 May 1846, Orleans, Orange County, Indiana, to Zebulon Collins and Mary...
Mary Ann Moore
Mary Ann Moore b. 22 October 1818, Lincoln County, Kentucky, to William and Ann (Inyart) Moore d....
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