Steuben county was formed in 1835 from LaGrange county and was named for Baron Frederick von Steuben a Revolutionary War officer. Its population in 2020 was 34,435. Angola serves as the county seat.
Steuben County
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Steuben county
Historical Overview
Steuben County Information
Townships
Clear Lake, Fremont, Jackson, Jamestown, Millgrove, Otsego, Pleasant, Richland, Salem, Scott, Steuben, York
Towns
Angola, Ashley, Clear Lake, Fremont, Hamilton, Hudson, Orland
Surrounding Counties
DeKalb, Noble, LaGrange in Indiana, Branch, Hillsdale in Michigan, Williams in Ohio
Steuben 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
Margaret N. Rothrock
Contact Information
steuben@indygenes.org
Steuben County Research
Fremont Historical Society
PO Box 509
Fremont, IN 46737-0509
Phone: 260-495-4711
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/897873766966424/
Steuben County Genealogical Society
PO Box 884
Angola, IN 46703-0884
Email: bcmgleason@verizon.net
Steuben County Historical Society
1800 N St Rd 827
Angola, IN 46703
Phone: 260-833-9852
Email: somersjg@aol.com
https://steubenfoundation.org/steuben-county-nonprofit-directory/steuben-county-historical-society/
PO Box 509
Fremont, IN 46737-0509
Phone: 260-495-4711
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/897873766966424/
Steuben County Genealogical Society
PO Box 884
Angola, IN 46703-0884
Email: bcmgleason@verizon.net
Steuben County Historical Society
1800 N St Rd 827
Angola, IN 46703
Phone: 260-833-9852
Email: somersjg@aol.com
https://steubenfoundation.org/steuben-county-nonprofit-directory/steuben-county-historical-society/
Carnegie Public Library of Steuben County
322 S Wayne St
Angola, IN 46703
Phone: 260-665-3362
Email: info@cplsc.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cplscangola
Website: https://www.cplsc.org/
Fremont Public Library
1004 Toledo St
Fremont, IN 46737
260-495-7157
fremont.lib.in.us
Joyce Public Library
9490 IN-120
Orland, IN 46776
260-829-6329
322 S Wayne St
Angola, IN 46703
Phone: 260-665-3362
Email: info@cplsc.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cplscangola
Website: https://www.cplsc.org/
Fremont Public Library
1004 Toledo St
Fremont, IN 46737
260-495-7157
fremont.lib.in.us
Joyce Public Library
9490 IN-120
Orland, IN 46776
260-829-6329
Steuben County Health Department
317 South Wayne Street
Angola, IN 46703
Health Officer: Ted Crisman, MD
Phone: 260-668-1000
Fax: 260-665-1418
https://www.co.steuben.in.us/departments/health/index.php
Births begin in 1907, deaths begin in 1899.
317 South Wayne Street
Angola, IN 46703
Health Officer: Ted Crisman, MD
Phone: 260-668-1000
Fax: 260-665-1418
https://www.co.steuben.in.us/departments/health/index.php
Births begin in 1907, deaths begin in 1899.
Steuben County Courthouse
55 South Public Square
Angola, IN 46703
Phone: 260-668-1000
https://www.co.steuben.in.us/
Marriage records begin in 1837, court and probate records in 1837, land records in mid-1800's
55 South Public Square
Angola, IN 46703
Phone: 260-668-1000
https://www.co.steuben.in.us/
Marriage records begin in 1837, court and probate records in 1837, land records in mid-1800's
Steuben County Families
Betty Jean Harbaugh
Betty Jean Harbaugh birth: 8 October 1922 in Gary, Lake, Indiana to George Bryant and Elsie...
William “Bill” Louis Samuelson
William "Bill" Louis Samuelson birth: 14 October 1919 in Baileytown, Porter, Indiana to Gustaf...
John Hart
John Hart b. 3 June 1838, Wayne County, Ohio, to George Christopher and Martha (Borland) Hart d....
Henry B Gunsaullus
Henry B Gunsaullus b. 16 November 1825, Richland County, Ohio, to Levi Alexander and Jane (Bodley)...
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