Parke was created in 1821 from Vigo county and unorganized territory. It was named for Benjamin Parke who was a member of the first territorial legislature. Its population in 2020 was 16,156. The county seat is Rockville.
Parke County
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Parke county
Historical Overview
Parke County Information
Townships
Adams, Florida, Greene, Howard, Jackson, Liberty, Penn, Raccoon, Reserve, Sugar Creek, Union, Wabash, Washington.
Towns
Rockville, Bloomingdale, Marshall, Mecca, Montezuma, and Rosedale
Surrounding Counties
Fountain, Montgomery, Putnam, Clay, Vigo
Parke 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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Parke County Research
Parke County Historical Society and Museum
P. O. Box 332
Rockville, IN 47872-0332
Phone: 765-569-2223
Email: info@parkecountyhs.org
Website: https://parkecountyhs.org/
P. O. Box 332
Rockville, IN 47872-0332
Phone: 765-569-2223
Email: info@parkecountyhs.org
Website: https://parkecountyhs.org/
Parke County Public Library
106 North Market Street
Rockville, IN 47872
Phone: 765-596-5544
Email: parkecountypl@gmail.com
Website: https://parkecountypl.lib.in.us/
106 North Market Street
Rockville, IN 47872
Phone: 765-596-5544
Email: parkecountypl@gmail.com
Website: https://parkecountypl.lib.in.us/
Parke County Historical Society and Museum
P. O. Box 332
Rockville, IN 47872-0332
Phone: 765-569-2223
Email: info@parkecountyhs.org
Website: https://parkecountyhs.org/
P. O. Box 332
Rockville, IN 47872-0332
Phone: 765-569-2223
Email: info@parkecountyhs.org
Website: https://parkecountyhs.org/
Parke County Health Department
116 West High Street, Room 12
Rockville, IN 47872
Phone: 7650569-6665
Email: parkehealth@parkecounty-in.gov
Website: http://www.parkecounty-in.gov/node/69
Death –online at Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
116 West High Street, Room 12
Rockville, IN 47872
Phone: 7650569-6665
Email: parkehealth@parkecounty-in.gov
Website: http://www.parkecounty-in.gov/node/69
Death –online at Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
Parke County Courthouse
116 West High Street, Room 204
Rockville, IN 47872
Phone: 765-569-5132
Website: https://www.in.gov/counties/parke/
Marriages – Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, Findmypast.com, and MyHeritage.com
116 West High Street, Room 204
Rockville, IN 47872
Phone: 765-569-5132
Website: https://www.in.gov/counties/parke/
Marriages – Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, Findmypast.com, and MyHeritage.com
Parke County Families
James Isaac Ghormley
James Isaac Ghormley birth: 19 April 1772 in Cumberland, Pennsylvania to Hugh Ghormley & Mary...
Samuel Miles
Samuel Miles birth: 17 March 1796 in Versailles, Woodford, Kentucky to Enos Miles and Anna...
George “Pete” Jefferson Brown
George "Pete" Jefferson Brown birth: 20 September 1876 in Parke County IN death: 6 July 1946 in...
Alfred Paul Visquesney
Alfred Paul Visquesney birth: 12 May 1828, France death: 15 Jan 1899, Spencer, Owen Co., IN...
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