The public square is located on 4th street between main and columbia streets in the heart of downtown lafayette. We are working to bring service back to normal and will provide. History of the tippecanoe county area genealogical society in the fall of 1969, the tippecanoe county clerk gave courthouse records, which included marriage certificates and marriage applications, to the tippecanoe county historical association. While renovating the tippecanoe county courthouse, workers discovered paychecks dating back to the 1800s. Tippecanoe county public library has several resources available for individuals wanting to research their family or local history. The terrain, the wabash river, and the creeks you see today in tippecanoe county came to their present condition about 10,000 years ago as the last continental glacier retreated northward. When paying taxes, seeking advice on historical properties, or needing assistance with other county related. For more information about indiana courts, including contact information, see. Many counties in indiana now use the odyssey case management system to maintain court records, tippecanoe county included. Alameda mccollough research library indexes to early court books held in this library. Tcha is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to preserving information and artifacts relating to the history and culture of tippecanoe county, indiana, and its citizens. Please contact us here or through facebook for assistance. Courthouse history the tippecanoe county courthouse is located on the public square in the city of lafayette in tippecanoe county, indiana. Biographical record and portrait album of tippecanoe county, indiana, 1888, and commemorative book of tippecanoe county 18261976.
Tippecanoe county is a county located in the west central portion of the u. County maps, atlases, and plat books can be retrieved by filling out a call slip for each item that you need and presenting it at the second floor reference desk. Hidden history within the tippecanoe county courthouse. The tippecanoe county historical association holds onto proof of lafayettes first and only public hanging. Dont move here unless you have family working for the county government. Tippecanoe county historical association, 1001 south st. There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county. County history tippecanoe county historical association. The present courthouse is actually the countys third. All tcpl locations closed due to the covid19 pandemic. By 1941, the association opened up the house as its historical museum. The first tippecanoe county courthouse stood between the years of 18291845 this courthouse was a small, colonial style, simple brick building. Download this tippecanoe county courthouse photo now.
A special judge sentenced 48yearold michael battering on friday after detailing the lengthy criminal history he had amassed before he threatened to bomb the tippecanoe county courthouse in lafayette. A man who threatened to bomb a northwestern indiana courthouse, prompting the buildings evacuation, has been sentenced to five years in prison. And search more of istocks library of royaltyfree stock images that features courthouse photos available for quick and easy download. Administered by tippecanoe county commissioners 20 north third street lafayette indiana 47901 located tippecanoe county courthouse on facade lafayette indiana date. County courthouse edit edit source tippecanoe county courthouse 301 main street lafayette, in 47901 phone. Tippecanoe county courthouse, sculpture collections. This site is developed by the indiana supreme court. We are experiencing intermittent connection issues that may impact odyssey. In june, 1996, a group of genealogists organized the indiana comprehensive genealogy database. Since the date of birth and social security number are not included on most records, using these fields in your search may not yield the desired results. Tippecanoe court records welcome to tippecanoe county s court records. For the best search results, try entering the last name and the first initial of the desired party.
Historical association stores skull from lafayette courthouse hanging. The subject collection of books and materials focus on tippecanoe county history. Contact the local court directly with questions about jury duty, an upcoming court date, or getting a copy of a document in your case if it isnt available online. Welcome to tippecanoe county, indiana genealogy trails.
In 1940, the tippecanoe county historical association tcha purchased the house from cecil fowler. The office of clerk is established by the indiana constitution. It was listed on the national register of historic places in 1972. Tippecanoe county courthouse lafayette 2020 all you need. Tippecanoe county, indiana wikipedia past and present of tippecanoe county, indiana search. For more information about indiana courts, including contact information, see courts.
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Tippecanoe county courthouse in lafayettewest lafayette, indiana. The tippecanoe county courthouse is located on the public square in the city of lafayette in tippecanoe county, indiana. Author jill weiss simins posted on april 30, 2016 april 30, 2017 categories 19th century, boone county, civil war and reconstruction, hancock county, henry county, political history, tippecanoe county, wayne county tags george w. Figure femalefull length search this allegoryqualityjustice search this allegoryseasonspring. The tippecanoe county historical association tcha was established in 1925 to be the countys history keepers. It was created in 1826 from wabash county portion of new purchase and unorganized territory. Tippecanoe county tippecanoe county official county website.
View all hotels near tippecanoe county courthouse on tripadvisor. The non circulating library collection includes books, vertical files, court books, microfilm, cdroms, and has patron access to the internet. Our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use of all researchers. Search tippecanoe county property records now tippecanoe county, indiana public property records. Tippecanoe county courthouse, lafayette, indiana this project is made possible by a grant from the u. The tippecanoe county historical association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of tippecanoe county residents by collecting, preserving, and interpreting our unique and exciting history. An li count of 1,300 and livestock getting sick from li contaminating my property is not a p. The following county histories are located in the microfilms area on the second floor of the library. The public square is located between the northsouth 3rd and 4th streets and between the eastwest main and columbia streets. Your membership support is needed now more than ever as we strive to expand our offerings and preserve our communitys vital heritage. For local court contact information, visit the county s official website or see our directory of courts and clerks.
Discover tippecanoe county like you have never seen it before. Tippecanoe county ingenweb project tippecanoe county ingenweb is a part of the usgenweb project and is an allvolunteer effort. Genealogy and local history tippecanoe county public library. Three courthouses have served the people of tippecanoe county over the past 190 years. The clerk of the circuit and superior courts is a countyelected official and serves as an officer of the court and manager of court information. These antique maps and atlases are part of the historic map works, residential genealogy historical map collection, the largest digital collection of rare, ancient, old, historical, cadastral and antiquarian maps of its type. Page 78 it began on our left flank but a single gun was fired by the sentinels or by the guard in that direction, which made not the least resistance, but abandoned their officer and fled into camp, and the first notice which the troops of that flank had of the danger, was from the yells of the savages within a short distance of the line but even under those circumstances the men. Genealogy tippecanoe county historical association. Tippecanoe county is served by 7 courts all housed in the historic courthouse building located at 301 main street downtown lafayette. The tippecanoe county courthouse is located on the public square in the city of lafayette in. Tippecanoe county, indiana informational page is updated regularly from reliable public sources. Tippecanoe county courthouse 301 main street lafayette, in 47901 phone. The swezey room of indiana history contains books, magazines.
Tippecanoe county public library has several resources available for. Records and books that were once part of the county courthouse collection have also been amassed in the library. Simply select the pages that you wish to color and print them out. The tippecanoe county courthouse was built in the 1880s, located on the public square in the city of lafayette in tippecanoe county, indiana, its the heart of. Tippecanoe county indiana court house history and county jail. Biographical record and portrait album of tippecanoe county, indiana. The courts will continue to hold proceedings, and court related offices in the courthouse will remain open to those members of the public who have official business in the building. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Including its history, the moses flower house, the wolf park, and more wilkins, sandra on. Morton, indiana, indianapolis, lincoln funeral train, solomon meredith, state house. Please ask a librarian at the microforms desk or the reference desk if you need assistance with these materials. These items are valuable resources for historical and genealogical research from the beginning of statehood to the present. Whether you are a first time traveler or avid visitor of this region of the world. Sep 26, 2019 however, were not alone in admiring this edifice even mark twain is reported to have described it as striking, striking indeed and architectural historian paul goeldner in a study of midwestern courthouses called it the epitome of county capitals.
Institute of museum and library services, administered by the indiana state library. Tippecanoe county courthouse lafayette 2020 all you need to. Located in the northwestern corner of tippecanoe county, shelby township is bordered on the north by white county, and on the west by benton and warren counties. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. The indiana state library has an extensive collection of maps, atlases, and plat books of indiana counties.
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