Putnam County, Florida Records

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Putnam County, Florida Courthouse Records
Putnam County, Florida Census Records
Putnam County, Florida Vital Records
Putnam County, Florida Resources
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Putnam County, Florida (Map It) was created on January 13, 1849 from Alachua County, and Saint Johns County. Putnam County was named for Benjamin A. Putnam (1801–1869), soldier during the Second Seminole War and Floridian legislator.

Putnam County is bordered by Clay County (north), St. Johns County (northeast), Flagler County (east), Volusia County (southeast), Marion County (southwest), Alachua County (west), Bradford County (northwest).

Putnam County Cities and Towns include Crescent City, Interlachen, Palatka, Pomona Park, Welaka.

A Map of Putnam County, Florida contains detailed information about roads and boundaries, these maps may include rural communities, churches, and cemeteries.

Putnam Co. Historical Events:

  • French Huguenots traded here in 1564 and later.
  • During the British occupation great plantations were established along the St. John River.
  • The short-lived Republic of Florida, established in 1812, included part of what is now Putnam County.
  • Palatka was established as a fort during the Seminole wars.
  • The region saw considerable fighting by small forces during the Civil War and after it ended there was a considerable inflow of settlers from the north.
  • It is a land of beautiful lakes and rivers and has an unusual attraction at the Azalea. Ravine Gardens at Palatka.
  • Follestown, a settlement on a 40,000 acre grant to Denyo Rolls, founded in 1765.
  • In 1820 trading post established at Palatka by James Marver and others.

Putnam County, Florida Courthouse Records

Putnam County, Florida Courthouse
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Putnam County, FL Courthouse

The Putnam County Courthouse is located in Palatka, Florida. Learn More About State of Florida Court, Tax, Land and Probate Records.

The Clerk's Office DOES NOT DO RESEARCH. Most staff will assist people in finding the materials, but it is up to the individual to do the research.

The following indicates what vital, land, probate, and court records are in Putnam county. The date listed for each record is usually the earliest registration filed. The date does not indicate that there are alot records for that year and does not mean that all such events were actually filed with the clerk.

  • Putnam County Clerk of the Circuit Court / County Clerk has Marriage Records from 1849, Land Records from 1849, Probate Records from 1849 and Court Records from 1849. The County Clerk of the Circuit Court / County Clerk is custodian of all records of all predecessor courts, whether justice of the peace, city, county, probate, civil, or criminal.
  • Putnam County Tax Collector collects all real estate taxes including postponed and delinquent, all county revenues in addition to the research and issue tax deed applications. Our department is the holder of tax records and assessed values.
  • Putnam County Health Department has copies of Birth & Death certificates. Also has computer access from 1917 to present for birth records for the entire state as well as births that occurred in this county.

Putnam County, Florida Census Records

Putnam County, Florida Vital Records

Putnam County, Florida Resources

Putnam County, Florida External Links

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