Sullivan county was created in 1816 from Knox county and was named for Daniel Sullivan, a Revolutionary War soldier. Population in 2020 was20,758. Sullivan is the county seat.
Sullivan County
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Sullivan county
Historical Overview
Sullivan County Information
Townships
Gill, Haddon, Jefferson, Fairbanks, Jackson, Hamilton, Turman, Cass, Curry
Towns
Merom, Carlisle, Dugger, Sullivan (County Seat), Hymera, Farmersburg, Shelburn, Fairbanks, Graysville, Cass, Riverton, Pleasantville, Paxton, Jackson Hill, Curryville, Gilmore, Farnsworth
Surrounding Counties
Knox, Vigo, Greene in Indiana and Crawford County, Illinois
Sullivan 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
Donna K. Adams
Contact Information
dkadams118@gmail.com
Sullivan County Research
Sullivan County History Museum
10 S. Court St.
Sullivan, IN 47882
– limited hours of operation - owned & managed by Sullivan County Public Library, Genealogy/Local History Dept.
(812) 268-4957
www.sullivan.lib.in.us
10 S. Court St.
Sullivan, IN 47882
– limited hours of operation - owned & managed by Sullivan County Public Library, Genealogy/Local History Dept.
(812) 268-4957
www.sullivan.lib.in.us
Sullivan County Public Library
Genealogy/Local History Dept.
100 S. Crowder St.
Sullivan, Indiana 47882
(812) 268-4957
www.sullivan.lib.in.us
Genealogy/Local History Dept.
100 S. Crowder St.
Sullivan, Indiana 47882
(812) 268-4957
www.sullivan.lib.in.us
Sullivan County History Museum
10 S. Court St.
Sullivan, IN 47882
– limited hours of operation - owned & managed by Sullivan County Public Library, Genealogy/Local History Dept.
(812) 268-4957
www.sullivan.lib.in.us
10 S. Court St.
Sullivan, IN 47882
– limited hours of operation - owned & managed by Sullivan County Public Library, Genealogy/Local History Dept.
(812) 268-4957
www.sullivan.lib.in.us
Sullivan County Health Department
27 S Main St
Sullivan, IN 47882
812-268-0227
https://www.in.gov/localhealth/sullivancounty/
Birth and deaths from 1882
27 S Main St
Sullivan, IN 47882
812-268-0227
https://www.in.gov/localhealth/sullivancounty/
Birth and deaths from 1882
Sullivan County Courthouse
100 Courthouse Square
Sullivan, IN 47882
812-268-4657
sullivancounty.in.gov
County Clerk - 812-268– 4657
County Assessor - 812-268-5110
County Auditor - 812-268-4491
County Treasurer - 812-268-6410
Veteran’s Affairs - 812-268-5437
Map Dept. - 812– 268-6535
Health Dept. - 812-268-0224
Marriage, divorce, probate, wills, land, misc. court records from 1850 to present
100 Courthouse Square
Sullivan, IN 47882
812-268-4657
sullivancounty.in.gov
County Clerk - 812-268– 4657
County Assessor - 812-268-5110
County Auditor - 812-268-4491
County Treasurer - 812-268-6410
Veteran’s Affairs - 812-268-5437
Map Dept. - 812– 268-6535
Health Dept. - 812-268-0224
Marriage, divorce, probate, wills, land, misc. court records from 1850 to present
Sullivan County Families
Josiah Boone
Josiah Boone birth: 1792 in Shelby County, KY to Josiah Boone and Percis Henton death: 04...
Samuel Medearis
Samuel Medearis birth: 17 November 1845, Carlisle, Sullivan County, Indiana to Hyatt Henry...
Mary Turman
Mary Turman b. 2 December 1791, Montgomery County, Virginia, to Benjamin and Sarah (Harbour)...
Henry Rusher, Jr.
Henry Rusher, Jr. b. 8 February 1795, Bedford County, Virginia, to William and Elizabeth (Brickey)...
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