Wayne county was formed from Clark and Dearborn counties in 1810 and was named for General “Mad” Anthony Wayne. Its population in 2020 was 66,553. Richmond is the county seat.
Wayne County
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Wayne county
Historical Overview
Wayne County Information
Townships
Abington, Boston, Center, Clay, Dalton, Franklin, Geen, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, New Garden, Perry, Washington, Wayne, Webster
Towns
Boston, Cambridge City, Centerville, Dublin, East Germantown, Economy, Fountain City, Greens Fork, Hagerstown, Milton, Richmond, Spring Grove, Whitewater
Surrounding Counties
Randolph, Henry, Fayette, Union in Indiana Preble, Darke in Ohio
Wayne 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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Wayne County Research
Clay Township Historical and Preservation Society
19 Pearl Street
P. O. Box 5
Greens Fork, IN 47345
765-886-5166
jaynebeers@yahoo.com
https://www.waynet.org/community/greens_fork/gf_museum.htm
Whitewater Valley Genealogical Association
P. O. Box 941
Connersville, IN 47331
wvgenealogy@gmail.com
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~inwvga/
Wayne County Genealogical Society
P. O. Box 2599
Richmond, IN 47375-2599
765-277-9606
wcgs2599@yahoo.com
Research Request Emails: wcgsreasearch@yahoo.com
Website: https://www.waynet.org/nonprofit/wcgs.htm
19 Pearl Street
P. O. Box 5
Greens Fork, IN 47345
765-886-5166
jaynebeers@yahoo.com
https://www.waynet.org/community/greens_fork/gf_museum.htm
Whitewater Valley Genealogical Association
P. O. Box 941
Connersville, IN 47331
wvgenealogy@gmail.com
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~inwvga/
Wayne County Genealogical Society
P. O. Box 2599
Richmond, IN 47375-2599
765-277-9606
wcgs2599@yahoo.com
Research Request Emails: wcgsreasearch@yahoo.com
Website: https://www.waynet.org/nonprofit/wcgs.htm
Morrisson Reeves Library
80 North 6th Street
Richmond, IN 47374
765-966-8291
https://mrlinfo.org/
Cambridge City Public Library
600 West Main Street
Cambridge City, IN 47327
765-478-3335
https://www.ccitypl.org/
Centerville Public Library
126 E Main St
Centerville, IN 47330
765-855-5223
centervillelibrary.info
Dublin Public Library
2249 E Cumberland
PO Box 188
Dublin, IN 47335
765-478-6206
dublinlibrary@yahoo.com
dublinpl.lib.in.us
Earlham College Libraries
801 National Road West
Richmond, IN 47374-4095
earlham.edu
archives@earlham.edu
80 North 6th Street
Richmond, IN 47374
765-966-8291
https://mrlinfo.org/
Cambridge City Public Library
600 West Main Street
Cambridge City, IN 47327
765-478-3335
https://www.ccitypl.org/
Centerville Public Library
126 E Main St
Centerville, IN 47330
765-855-5223
centervillelibrary.info
Dublin Public Library
2249 E Cumberland
PO Box 188
Dublin, IN 47335
765-478-6206
dublinlibrary@yahoo.com
dublinpl.lib.in.us
Earlham College Libraries
801 National Road West
Richmond, IN 47374-4095
earlham.edu
archives@earlham.edu
Wayne County Historical Museum
1150 North A Street
Richmond, IN 47374
Phone: 765-962-5756
Email: office@wchmuseum.org
Website: https://wchmuseum.org/
Hagerstown Museum and Arts Place
961 ½ East Main Street,
P.O. Box 126
Hagerstown, IN 47346
765-489-4005
Levi and Catherine Coffin House
201 U.S. 27 North
Fountain City, IN 47341
765-847-1691
https://www.indianamuseum.org/historic-sites/levi-catharine-coffin-house/
History of Centerville
204 East Main Street
Centerville, IN 47330
765-855-5515
https://town.centerville.in.us/history/
Wayne County First Courthouse
214 East Main Street
Centerville, IN 47330
765-855-5333
https://www.waynet.org/nonprofit/courthouse-log.htm
1150 North A Street
Richmond, IN 47374
Phone: 765-962-5756
Email: office@wchmuseum.org
Website: https://wchmuseum.org/
Hagerstown Museum and Arts Place
961 ½ East Main Street,
P.O. Box 126
Hagerstown, IN 47346
765-489-4005
Levi and Catherine Coffin House
201 U.S. 27 North
Fountain City, IN 47341
765-847-1691
https://www.indianamuseum.org/historic-sites/levi-catharine-coffin-house/
History of Centerville
204 East Main Street
Centerville, IN 47330
765-855-5515
https://town.centerville.in.us/history/
Wayne County First Courthouse
214 East Main Street
Centerville, IN 47330
765-855-5333
https://www.waynet.org/nonprofit/courthouse-log.htm
Wayne County Families
Dwight Cleveland Spillman
Dwight Cleveland Spillman birth: October 24 , 1914 in Richmond, Wayne County, IN to Margaret Ashby...
Aaron Stanley
Aaron Stanleybirth: 28 May 1803, Guilford County, North Carolina to Michael and Mary (Gurley)...
Argus Luster Ormsby
Argus Luster Ormsby birth: 18 Feb 1894 in Wells Co., IN to Alonzo Eugene Ormsby and Mary Elizabeth...
Andrew Jackson Adamson
Andrew Jackson Adamson birth: 21 Dec 1817, in Wayne County, Indiana to David Adamson and Mary Ann...
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