Starke county was formed in 1835 from St. Joseph county and named for Revolutionary War General John Starke. Its population in 2020 was 23.371. Knox is the county seat.
Starke County
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Starke county
Historical Overview
Starke County Information
Townships
California, Center, Davis, Jackson, North Bend, Oregon, Railroad, Washington, Wayne
Towns
Knox, Hamlet, North Judson, Bass Lake, Koontz Lake, San Pierre
Surrounding Counties
LaPorte, St. Joseph, Fulton, Pulaski, Jasper, Porter, Marshall, MI
Starke 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
Donnie Lori Smith
County Genealogist
Learn more about becoming the county genealogist for Starke
Contact Information
shakeyleaves@gmail.com
Starke County Research
Starke County Genealogical Society of Indiana
152 West Culver Road
Knox, IN 46534
Phone: 219-767-2901
Email: starkegen@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarkeCountyGenealogy/
Starke County Historical Society
1520 South Heaton Street
Knox, IN 46534
Phone: 574-772-7242
Email: schistorycenter@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarkeHistory/
Website: https://www.starkehistory.org/
152 West Culver Road
Knox, IN 46534
Phone: 219-767-2901
Email: starkegen@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarkeCountyGenealogy/
Starke County Historical Society
1520 South Heaton Street
Knox, IN 46534
Phone: 574-772-7242
Email: schistorycenter@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarkeHistory/
Website: https://www.starkehistory.org/
North Judson-Wayne Township Public Library
208 Keller Avenue
North Judson, IN 46366
Phone: 574-896-2841
Email: lib.norjud@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NJWTPL
Website: https://www.njwtpl.org/
Starke County Public Library System
152 West Culver Road
Knox, IN 46534
Phone: 574-772-7323
Website: https://scpls.org/
208 Keller Avenue
North Judson, IN 46366
Phone: 574-896-2841
Email: lib.norjud@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NJWTPL
Website: https://www.njwtpl.org/
Starke County Public Library System
152 West Culver Road
Knox, IN 46534
Phone: 574-772-7323
Website: https://scpls.org/
Starke County Historical Society
1520 South Heaton Street
Knox, IN 46534
Phone: 574-772-7242
Email: schistorycenter@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarkeHistory/
Website: https://www.starkehistory.org/
1520 South Heaton Street
Knox, IN 46534
Phone: 574-772-7242
Email: schistorycenter@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarkeHistory/
Website: https://www.starkehistory.org/
Starke County Health Department
108 North Pearl Street
Knox, IN 46534
Phone: 574-772-8035
Email: flynch@co.starke.in.us
Website: https://starke.in.gov/annex-2/health-department/
Death – online at Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
108 North Pearl Street
Knox, IN 46534
Phone: 574-772-8035
Email: flynch@co.starke.in.us
Website: https://starke.in.gov/annex-2/health-department/
Death – online at Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org
Marriages – online at Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, and Findmypast.com,
Starke County Courthouse
P. O. Box 395
Knox, IN 46534
Phone: 574-772-9128
Website: https://starke.in.gov/homepage/departments/clerk/
Starke County Courthouse
P. O. Box 395
Knox, IN 46534
Phone: 574-772-9128
Website: https://starke.in.gov/homepage/departments/clerk/
Starke County Families
William Harry Hatter
William Harry Hatter b. 3 August 1882, Delphi, Carroll County, Indiana, to William Riley and...
Emma Rose Hatter
Emma Rose Hatter b. 20 October 1919, Delphi, Carroll County, Indiana, to William Harry and Bertha...
Daniel A. Stump
Daniel A. Stump b. 27 February 1855, Starke County, Indiana, to Jacob and Lydia (Mishler) Stump d....
Abraham Stump
Abraham Stump b. 28 November 1859, Star City, Pulaski County, Indiana, to Jacob and Lydia...
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