A page to learn about the rich history of laporte county, indiana. Please call 2193266808 if you do not see information you need. County county seat zip code date created parent county. 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. Court records cover a whole range of public documents that you can search on in laporte county, in the state of indiana. Laporte county clerk responsiblities include administering court records of all court cases, prepares the court s permanent historical record, performs marriage ceremonies, process marriage applications and issue marriage licenses, processes and distributes documents for court cases, and keeps a record of all wills and matters of trust in. Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more. The courthouse lobby will open to the public on monday, may 11, 2020. Jewel of the laporte county parks beautiful setting. Begin main content area county courthouses county county seat zip code date created parent county. The laporte county sheriffs department was established in 1832 under the direction of its first sheriff, benjamin mccarty. Laporte county superior court 3 809 state street 0. The laporte county courthouse, designed by architect brentwood.
History the constitution of the laporte county medical society is recorded in pages 534537 of miscellaneous record book, laporte county recorders office at the laporte county court house, laporte, in dated september 25, 1875. Laporte county indiana genealogy and genweb rootsweb. Present courthouse constructed 18921894 of lake superior red sandstone. Usa 1,060,369 indiana 39,937 laporte county 491 laporte county histories and genealogies 18. History of laporte county indiana hardcover 1880 chapman on. Directory of laporte city band and a list of selections it played at the. New book tells history of laporte homes laporte county news. Laporte county courthouse lincolnway since 1835, there has always been a courthouse on this city block in laporte. Public records laporte county, in business, criminal.
New book tells history of laporte homes laporte county. It was a log building measuring 22 x 16 and was located on what is. The name given to the county is the french name of the beautiful. The clerks office ensures that public records are retained, archived, and made accessible to the public in accordance with all laws and regulations. Laporte county we remember, search and document, so they are not forgotten if you have a family biography that you would like to donate to us, please feel free to email me, deanna west please include your email address and full name when sending us a biography. Abram andrew, one of laportes founders, deeded the land to the city, without charge, for as long as a courthouse stood on the site. Joseph county and unorganized land this county was name means the port in french, which refers to the countys harbors on lake michigan what is the county seat of laporte county, in.
Laporte county has adopted the united states access boards ada guidelines adaag and public right of way accessibility guidelines prowag as. Laporte historic homes and the people who once lived there come back to life in a new book to be released saturday at the laporte county historical society museum. Laporte county courthouse 8 lincoln way laporte, in 46350 phone. No living persons date of birth should be included in the file, to respect.
Any time there is a hearing in the national federal court, state court or the district court in laporte county, there will be records. Common pleas order book 1853 1876 volumes include surname indexes. For local court contact information, visit the countys official website or see our directory of courts and clerks. Other holdings within and outside of laporte county laporte county holds the distinction within the state of indiana, to be the only county with two county court houses. View all attractions near laporte indiana courthouse on tripadvisor. Plus there is a beautiful nature center for kids to enjoy and learn about nature.
For local court contact information, visit the county s official website or see our directory of courts and clerks. Usa 1,060,369 indiana 39,937 laporte county 491 laporte county city directories 26. Educational, religious, civil, military, and political history. This is one of the finest counties in the state, and contains one of the most prosperous towns in indiana. It is richardsonian romanesque architecture in style and was built with lake. Listing of sheriffs who have served laporte county. Lawyers early members of laporte county bar the old circuit personnel of the early laporte county. Usa 1,060,369 indiana 39,937 indiana histories and genealogies 1,694 laporte county histories and genealogies 18. Currently, sullivan county action specializes in general dentistry with 2 physicians. There are many different types of records, including laporte county birth records, criminal records, and business records. Laporte county marriage records, 18321922 contains laporte county marriage applications from 19051923 and marriage records from 18321922. History of laporte county, indiana, and its townships, towns and cities. Laporte city court house, laporte county, indiana court records, m c court.
Laporte county historian fern eddy schultz discusses the history of the laporte county courthouse. Laporte county superior court 4 300 washington street 9. This area had long been part of the pottawatomie nation which covered the distance from the wabash river on the south to lake michigan on the north. Portraits of prominent persons, and biographies of representative citizens. Laporte laporte is known as a city built by farm machinery churned out for more than a century. It is located on the michigan border in northern indiana. No living persons date of birth should be included in the file, to respect internet courtesy and overall privacy. Laportes courthouse offered live entertainment places nwitimes. Many public records are available at local laporte county clerks, recorders, and assessors offices. The laporte county courthouse, designed by architect. Together with sketches of its cities, villages, and townships. It is richardsonian romanesque architecture in style and was built with lake superior red sandstone. Laporte county public records are any documents that are available for public inspection and retrieval in laporte county, in. History of laporte county, indiana and its townships, towns and cities family history library history of the lake and calumet region of indiana.
Laporte county bar the old circuit personnel of the early laporte county. Sullivan county action is a group practice with 1 location. County complex and circuit courthouse 8 lincolnway, laporte, 46350 phone. Common pleas order book, 18531876 volumes include surname indexes. The building includes a tower with skylight, gargoyles and contains stained glass. In addition to the call number and title, please indicate on the call slip the size of map you are requesting large, small, or dissected. There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county. Michigan city courthouse superior courthouse 300 w. Further resources may be found by searching the indiana state library online catalog. Get information such as directions, time, and attached agendas. Many people may not know that its early beginnings were tied to a saw mill. Index to indiana naturalization records found in various order books of the 92 local courts prior to 1907, ihs. Maintenance high standard officers orphans home in laporte mrs julia e work ruth c sabin.
Clerks also support the elections process and provide a variety of. Public records laporte county, in business, criminal, gis. The laporte county courthouse is not only historical but also beautiful. Cass township center township clinton township cool spring township dewey township galena township hanna. Directory of businesses in laporte county, indiana 1868 members only database. Laporte county maps 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. May 18, 2018 laporte historic homes and the people who once lived there come back to life in a new book to be released saturday at the laporte county historical society museum. County health department has birth, death and burial records. Church records the library holds 50 reels of sacramental records from the roman catholic diocese of gary, in, and two reels of records from st. Joseph county and unorganized land this county was name means the port in french, which refers to the county s harbors on lake michigan. Laporte county circuit court in laporte, in court information. The story of laportes courthouses and whats in that cornerstone.
Dec 30, 2016 laporte county historian fern eddy schultz discusses the history of the laporte county courthouse. This is the second laporte county circuit courthouse, built in 1848 and. Tolan of fort wayne in richardsonian romanesque style. Guide to laporte county, indiana ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth records. Usa 1,060,369 indiana 39,937 indiana city directories 845 laporte county city directories 26. It was a log building measuring 22 x 16 and was located on what is now the courthouse plaza. May 08, 2020 the courthouse lobby will open to the public on monday, may 11, 2020. This page primarily lists records kept at the county level.
Laporte county laporte county official county website. Located in the courthouse basement since 1938, the museum was moved in 1978 to more spacious quarters in the new courthouse annex. Clock tower of the laporte county courthouse, designed by. Statewide collections are found on the indiana city directories page. An important part of the courthouse is the laporte county museum run by the laporte county historical society.
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