Harrison County was the fourth county organized in Indiana, Harrison County was named for William Henry Harrison, the largest land holder in the county at the time, the first governor of Indiana Territory, a General in the War of 1812, hero of Tippecanoe, and the 9th President of the United States. Harrison was originally part of Knox and Clark Counties, In 1808, the county was separated from Knox and Clark Counties. Harrison County is located in southern Indiana on the Ohio River. In 2020 its population was 39,654. Corydon serves as the county seat.
Harrison County
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Harrison county
Historical Overview
Harrison County Information
Townships
Blue River, Boone, Franklin, Harrison, Heth, Jackson, Morgan, Posey, Spencer, Taylor, Washington, Webster
Towns
Corydon, Crandall, Elizabeth, Lanconia, Lanesville, Mauckport, Milltown, New Amsterdam, New Middletown, Palmyra, Bradford, Breckenridge, Bridgeport, Buena Vista, Byrneville, Central, Central Barren, Corydon Junction, Davidson, Depauw, Dixie, Dogwood, Evans Landing, Fairdale, Fishtown, Frenchtown, Glidas, Hancock Chapel, Macedonia, Moberly, Mott, New Boston, New Salisbury, Ramsey, Sugar Grove, Titus, Tobacco Landing, Valley City, White Cloud
Surrounding Counties
Washington, Floyd, Crawford, Hardin, KY, Jefferson, KY, Meade, KY
Harrison 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
Roxanne Rothrock Perucca
Contact Information
rperucca@twc.com
Harrison County Research
Historical County Historical Society
5850 Devils Elbow Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 736-2373
historicalsocietyofharrisonco.org
5850 Devils Elbow Rd
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 736-2373
historicalsocietyofharrisonco.org
Harrison County Public Library
105 N Capitol Ave
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4110
hcpl.lib.in.us
Frederick Porter Griffin Center for Local History and Genealogy
117 W. Beaver Street
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-5412
genealogy@help.lib.in.us (preferred for inquiries)
https://cdm17251.contentdm.oclc.org Digital genealogy collections
Hours: Mon- Sat 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Some of the local history holdings include:
Marriage records starting in 1809
Obituaries starting in 1860
Cemetery records
Census records and tax lists
County newspapers starting in 1817
School enumerations
Early land and court records
Naturalizations (1830 – 1926)
105 N Capitol Ave
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4110
hcpl.lib.in.us
Frederick Porter Griffin Center for Local History and Genealogy
117 W. Beaver Street
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-5412
genealogy@help.lib.in.us (preferred for inquiries)
https://cdm17251.contentdm.oclc.org Digital genealogy collections
Hours: Mon- Sat 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Some of the local history holdings include:
Marriage records starting in 1809
Obituaries starting in 1860
Cemetery records
Census records and tax lists
County newspapers starting in 1817
School enumerations
Early land and court records
Naturalizations (1830 – 1926)
Harrison County Discovery Center
233 N Capitol Ave
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 734-0030
discoverycenterexperience.com
233 N Capitol Ave
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 734-0030
discoverycenterexperience.com
Birth and death records begin in 1882
Harrison County Health Department
241 Atwood St
Corydon, IN
(812) 738-3237
www.harrisoncountyhealth.com
Harrison County Health Department
241 Atwood St
Corydon, IN
(812) 738-3237
www.harrisoncountyhealth.com
Marriage records begin in 1806
Harrison County Clerk
300 N Capitol Ave, Room #203
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4289
www.harrisoncounty.in.gov
Harrison County Recorder
245 Atwood Street NE, Suite #201
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-3788
Harrison County Surveyor
245 Atwood Street NE, Suite #219
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-3206
Harrison County Clerk
300 N Capitol Ave, Room #203
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4289
www.harrisoncounty.in.gov
Harrison County Recorder
245 Atwood Street NE, Suite #201
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-3788
Harrison County Surveyor
245 Atwood Street NE, Suite #219
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-3206
Harrison County Families
John Pittman
John Pittman birth: Bet. 1762-1765 in Frederick County, Virginia to Johann Niclaus Bittmann death:...
Johannes John Keller
Johannes John Keller birth: 11 May 1755 in York Co., PA to Johan Peter Keller and Barbara Felger...
Benjamin Martin Sly, Jr.
Benjamin Martin Sly, Jr. birth: 1781, New York to Benjamin Sly and Johanna Esther death: 8 Oct...
Thomas William Appleberry Sitzler
Thomas William Appleberry Sitzler/Sistler b. 5 February 1824, Harrison County, Indiana, to...
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