Perry county was created in 1814 and named for Oliver Hazard Perry. Its population in 2020 was 19,170. Tell City serves as the county seat.
Perry County
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Perry county
Historical Overview
Perry County Information
Townships
Anderson, Clark, Leopold, Oil, Tobin, Troy, Union
Towns
Cannelton, Tell City, Troy, Adyeville, Bandon, Branchville, Bristow, Derby, Doolittle Mills, Gatchel, Leopold, Magnet, Mount Pleasant, Oriole, Rome, St. Croix, Siberia, Tobinsport
Surrounding Counties
Crawford, Dubois, Spencer in Indiana, Breckinridge, Hancock, Meade in Kentucky
Perry 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
Molly L. Hall
Contact Information
icg-perry@indygenes.org
Perry County Research
Tell City Historical Society and Museum
548 9th St
Tell City, IN 47586
812-772-2020
https://www.tellcityhistoricalsociety.com/
548 9th St
Tell City, IN 47586
812-772-2020
https://www.tellcityhistoricalsociety.com/
Perry County Public Library
https://perrycountypl.org/
Tell City Branch
2328 Tell Street
Tell City, IN 47586
812-547-2661
Cannelton Branch
210 S 8th St
Cannelton, IN 47520
812-547-6028
https://perrycountypl.org/
Tell City Branch
2328 Tell Street
Tell City, IN 47586
812-547-2661
Cannelton Branch
210 S 8th St
Cannelton, IN 47520
812-547-6028
Tell City Historical Society and Museum
548 9th St
Tell City, IN 47586
812-772-2020
https://www.tellcityhistoricalsociety.com/
Perry County Museum
PO Box 36
125 S 7th St
Cannelton, IN 47520
812-548-6781
perrycountymuseum@gmail.com
http://www.perrycountymuseum.org/
548 9th St
Tell City, IN 47586
812-772-2020
https://www.tellcityhistoricalsociety.com/
Perry County Museum
PO Box 36
125 S 7th St
Cannelton, IN 47520
812-548-6781
perrycountymuseum@gmail.com
http://www.perrycountymuseum.org/
Birth and death from 1882
Perry County Health Department
3214 Tell Street #1
Tell City, IN 47586
https://perrycounty.in.gov/departments/health-department/
Perry County Health Department
3214 Tell Street #1
Tell City, IN 47586
https://perrycounty.in.gov/departments/health-department/
Marriage records from 18184, probate from 1813, court records from 1815.
Perry County Circuit Court Clerk
2219 Payne St
Tell City, IN 47586
812-547-3741
clerk@perrycounty.in.gov
https://perrycounty.in.gov/departments/circuit-court-clerk/
Perry County Recorder
22129 Payne St
Tell City, IN 47586
812-547-4261
recorder@perrycounty.in.gov
Perry County Circuit Court Clerk
2219 Payne St
Tell City, IN 47586
812-547-3741
clerk@perrycounty.in.gov
https://perrycounty.in.gov/departments/circuit-court-clerk/
Perry County Recorder
22129 Payne St
Tell City, IN 47586
812-547-4261
recorder@perrycounty.in.gov
Perry County Families
Lewis Oaks
Lewis Oaks birth: 1817 in Ohio death: January 24, 1888 in Elkhart County Indiana burial: Little...
Elias Lanman
Elias Lanman b. 17 November 1817, Perry County, Indiana, to John and Martha (Thrasher) Lanman d....
Abraham Stonebraker
Abraham Stonebraker b. 11 July 1836, Delaware, Perry County, Indiana, to James and Nancy...
Adam Shoemaker, Jr.
Adam Shoemaker, Jr. b. 11 March 1823, Perry County, Indiana, to Adam and Catherine (Hoover)...
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