
The ninety-eighth county in order of formation, Larue County is located in central Kentucky. The county has an area of 263 square miles. Larue County was formed on March 4, 1843, from a portion of Hardin County and was named in honor of John LaRue, an early settler. The seat of Larue County is HODGENVILLE.
The population of Larue County was 10,672 in 1970; 11,922 in 1980; and 11,679 in 1990. The Official County Government Website is located at http://www.laruecounty.org/.
Below is a list of Larue County Genealogical and Historical Socities, Mail-List, Libraries and Archives Addresses and/or Links. See Also Kentucky Archives, Genealogical and Historical Societies for statewide Addresses and links. EMAIL US with websites links to Larue County Archives, Libraries, Genealogical and Historical Societies or any other repository of genealogical information relating to Larue County.
Kentucky Researchers often overlook the importance of court records, probate records, and land records as a source of family history information. American court files mirror U.S. history. Buried away in Kentucky courthouses and archives everywhere are the dreams and frustrations of millions of citizens. The chances are great that your ancestors have left a detailed record of at least some aspects of their lives in Kentucky court records.
Larue County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1843 and Land Records from 1843 and is located at 209 West High Street, Hodgenville, KY 41748-1543; Phone: (270) 358-3544, FAX: (270) 358-4528, [EMAIL] .
Larue County Clerk of the Circuit Court has Probate Records from 1843 and Court Records from 1843 and is located at Courthouse Annex, 209 West High Street, Hodgenville, KY 42748; Phone : 270-358-3421, Fax: 270-358-3731.
Larue County Property Valuation Administrator has County Tax Records and is located at 209 W High Street, Hodgenville, KY 42748; Office: 270-358-4202.
Below is a list of online resources Larue County Court Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Larue Court Records.
Kentucky Birth, marriage, and death records are connected with central life events. They are prime sources for genealogical information.
Larue County public records for Birth Certificate & Death Certificates can be found at the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics, Ordering information is listed below. Copies of Larue County Marriage certificates prior to June 1958 may be obtained from the Larue county clerk. Records of Larue County Divorce proceedings are available from the Larue County clerk of the circuit court.
Order Kentucky Birth Certificate, Death Certificate, Divorce and Marriage Certificates from the Kentucky Office of Vital Statistics online, by Mail, by Phone, Fax, On-Line, or Credit Card or In Person.
Below is a list of online resources Larue County Vital Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Larue County Vital Records.
Federal Population Schedules that exist for Larue County, Kentucky are 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890 (fragment, see below), 1900, 1910, 1910, 1920 and 1940. Earlier U.S. censuses for Kentucky were destroyed, but published tax lists serve as a replacements for the lost 1790 and 1800 censuses.
Other Federal Schedules to look at when researching your family tree in Larue County, Kentucky are Industry and Agriculture Schedules availible for the years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Slave Schedules exist for 1850 & 1860. The Mortality Schedules for the years 1850, 1860, 1870 and 1880. Union Veterans Schedules were conducted in 1890 but only returns for sixty-five Kentucky counties remain of the 1890 Union veterans and widows schedule of the federal census of Kentucky.
Below is a list of online resources Larue County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Larue County Census Records.
Below is a list of online resources for Larue County Census Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Larue County Census Records.
1850 Larue County, KY Census Records
1860 Larue County, KY Census Records
1870 Larue County, KY Census Records
1880 Larue County, KY Census Records
1890 Larue County, KY Census Records
1900 Larue County, KY Census Records
1910 Larue County, KY Census Records
1920 Larue County, KY Census Records
1930 Larue County, KY Census Records
There are many Cemeteries & Graveyards in Larue County. Some transcriptions are online. A great site is the Larue County Tombstone Transcription Project.
Below is a list of online resources Larue Cemetery & Graveyard Records. EMAIL US with websites links to Larue County Cemetery & Graveyard Records.