Putnam county was formed from Vigo and Owen counties in 1821. It was named for Major General Israel Putnam of the American Revolution. Population in 2020 was 36,726. Greencastle is the county seat.
Putnam County
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Putnam county
Historical Overview
Putnam County Information
Townships
Russell, Franklin, Jackson, Clinton, Monroe, Floyd, Madison, Greencastle, Marion, Washington, Warren, Jefferson, Cloverdale
Towns
Greencastle, Cloverdale, Bainbridge, Roachdale, Fillmore, Russellville
Surrounding Counties
Montgomery, Owen, Parke, Hendricks, Clay, Morgan
Putnam 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
Diana Brumfield
Contact Information
dianabrumfield@gmail.com
Putnam County Research
Washburn Chapter NSDAR established 1902, Log Cabin at Robe Ann Park
Heritage Preservation Society of Putnam County, west 1977
https://heritagepreservationsociety.org/
contact@HeritagePreservationSociety.org
P.O.Box 163, Greencastle, IN. 46135
Heritage Preservation Society of Putnam County, west 1977
https://heritagepreservationsociety.org/
contact@HeritagePreservationSociety.org
P.O.Box 163, Greencastle, IN. 46135
Putnam County Public Library, a Carnegie Library
Local History and Genealogy Room and Archives, 765-301-7202
103 East Poplar, Greencastle, Indiana 46135
Time Traveling’ Genealogy Guild meets first Wednesday of the Month, 5:30pm
https://pcpl21.org/history/ for searchable database, births, cemeteries, photos, family files, scanned obituaries from mid 70’s to present.
Archives contains City and County government ledgers, IBM collection, High School yearbooks, plat maps, family files, Sanburn Map, numerous society records and much more.
Roachdale-Franklin Township Library, a Carnegie library
100 East Washington, Roachdale, IN 46172
765-522-1491
https://roachdale.lib.in.us/
Local History and Genealogy Room and Archives, 765-301-7202
103 East Poplar, Greencastle, Indiana 46135
Time Traveling’ Genealogy Guild meets first Wednesday of the Month, 5:30pm
https://pcpl21.org/history/ for searchable database, births, cemeteries, photos, family files, scanned obituaries from mid 70’s to present.
Archives contains City and County government ledgers, IBM collection, High School yearbooks, plat maps, family files, Sanburn Map, numerous society records and much more.
Roachdale-Franklin Township Library, a Carnegie library
100 East Washington, Roachdale, IN 46172
765-522-1491
https://roachdale.lib.in.us/
Putnam County Museum
1105 North Jackson, Greencastle, Indiana 46135
765-653-8419
https://www.putnamcountymuseum.org/
1105 North Jackson, Greencastle, Indiana 46135
765-653-8419
https://www.putnamcountymuseum.org/
Birth and death from 1882 available on familysearch.org at affiliate libraries
Birth and death records are at the Health Department at the hospital. Genealogical copies are at a reduced rate.
Putnam County Health Department
1542 S Bloomington St Suite 1500
Greencastle, IN, 46135
https://www.in.gov/localhealth/putnamcounty/fee-schedule/#Vital_Records
Phone Number: 765-301-7660
Birth and death records are at the Health Department at the hospital. Genealogical copies are at a reduced rate.
Putnam County Health Department
1542 S Bloomington St Suite 1500
Greencastle, IN, 46135
https://www.in.gov/localhealth/putnamcounty/fee-schedule/#Vital_Records
Phone Number: 765-301-7660
Marriage, land and probate records from 1822, census 1830
Putnam County Courthouse
1 East Washington
Greencastle, IN 46135
https://co.putnam.in.us
Putnam County Courthouse
1 East Washington
Greencastle, IN 46135
https://co.putnam.in.us
Putnam County Families
William Sanderson
William Sanderson birth: c.1851, Indiana death: 15 Mar 1886 burial: unknown marriage: 13 Apr 1876...
Owen Woodrow “Barney” Barnes
Owen Woodrow "Barney" Barnes birth: 14 March 1917, in Owen Co., IN to Samuel B. and Clara...
Samuel B. Barnes
Samuel B. Barnes birth: 14 November 1871, Owen Co., Indiana to Calvin and Mary (Haltom) Barnes...
John Edward Nicholson
John Edward Nicholson birth: 25 Dec 1877, Russellville, Putnam County, Indiana to Benjamin B....
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