Scott county was formed in 1820 from portions of Clark, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, and Washington counties. It was named for General Charles Scott who was governor of Kentucky from 1808 to 1812. Population in 2020 was 24,384. Scottsburg is the county seat.
Scott County
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Scott county
Historical Overview
Scott County Information
Townships
Finley, Jennings, Johnson, Lexington, Vienna
Towns
Scottsburg, Austin, Blocher, Leota, Lexington, Nabb, Vienna
Surrounding Counties
Jennings, Jefferson, Clark, Washington, Jackson
Scott 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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Scott County Research
Lexington Historical Society
P. O. Box 238
Lexington, IN 47138
Phone: 812-889-2044
Email: LHS1986#@live.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LexingtonHistoricalSociety/
Scott County Genealogical Society is housed in the Scott County Heritage Center Museum
P. O. Box 245
Scottsburg, IN 47170-0245
Email: SCHS1929@gmail.com
Sothern Indiana Genealogical Society
180 West Spring Street
P. O. Box 665
New Albany, IN 47150
Email: sigsvolunteer@gmail.com
Website: https://sites.rootsweb.com/~insigs/
P. O. Box 238
Lexington, IN 47138
Phone: 812-889-2044
Email: LHS1986#@live.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LexingtonHistoricalSociety/
Scott County Genealogical Society is housed in the Scott County Heritage Center Museum
P. O. Box 245
Scottsburg, IN 47170-0245
Email: SCHS1929@gmail.com
Sothern Indiana Genealogical Society
180 West Spring Street
P. O. Box 665
New Albany, IN 47150
Email: sigsvolunteer@gmail.com
Website: https://sites.rootsweb.com/~insigs/
Scott County Public Library
108 S Main St
Scottsburg, IN 47170
812-752-2751
scott.lib.in.us
108 S Main St
Scottsburg, IN 47170
812-752-2751
scott.lib.in.us
Scott County Heritage Center Museum
1050 South Main Street
P. O. Box 122
Scottsburg, IN 47170-0122
Phone: 812-752-1050
Email: contact@schcam.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schcam/
Website: https://schcam.org/?utm_source=web-redirect&utm_medium=scottcountyheritagemuseum.org&utm_campaign=web-redirect
1050 South Main Street
P. O. Box 122
Scottsburg, IN 47170-0122
Phone: 812-752-1050
Email: contact@schcam.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schcam/
Website: https://schcam.org/?utm_source=web-redirect&utm_medium=scottcountyheritagemuseum.org&utm_campaign=web-redirect
Scott County Health Department
1296 North Gardner Street
Scottsburg, IN 47170
Phone: 812-752-6023
Email: https://scottcountyinhealthdept.com/contact-us
Website: https://scottcountyinhealthdept.com/
Death – online at Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
1296 North Gardner Street
Scottsburg, IN 47170
Phone: 812-752-6023
Email: https://scottcountyinhealthdept.com/contact-us
Website: https://scottcountyinhealthdept.com/
Death – online at Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
Marriages – online at Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, Findmypast.com, and MyHeritage.com
Scott County Courthouse
1 East McClain Avenue
Scottsburg, IN 47170-1848
Phone: 812-752-8420
Website: https://www.scottcounty.in.gov/
Scott County Courthouse
1 East McClain Avenue
Scottsburg, IN 47170-1848
Phone: 812-752-8420
Website: https://www.scottcounty.in.gov/
Scott County Families
Taylor Votaw Hancock
Taylor Votaw Hancockbirth: June 17, 1903 in Boone County, Indiana to William Henry Hancock and...
Bonnie Lincoln Noe
Bonnie Lincoln Noe birth: 13 Feb 1921, Louisville, Jefferson Co., KY to C.F. Noe and Agatha May...
Robert White Wilson
Robert White Wilson b. 17 December 1813, Sussex County, Delaware, to Jesse and Lovy (Waller)...
Stephen Nineveh Harmon, Sr.
Stephen Nineveh Harmon, Sr. b. 29 April 1820, Monroe, Clark County, Indiana, to Stephen Harmon d....
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