Buena Vista County, Iowa Records

Buena Vista County, Iowa (Map It) was created on January 15, 1851 (Organized in 1858) from Unorganized Territory. Buena Vista County was named for the Battle of Buena Vista in the Mexican-American War

Buena Vista County is bordered by Clay County (north), Pocahontas County (east), Sac County (south), Cherokee County (west).

Buena Vista County Cities and Towns include Albert City, Alta, Lakeside, Linn Grove, Marathon, Newell, Rembrandt, Sioux Rapids, Storm Lake, Truesdale.

Buena Vista County Townships include Barnes, Brooke, City of Sioux Rapids, City of Storm Lake, Coon, Elk, Fairfield, Grant, Hayes, Lee, Lincoln, Maple Valley, Newell, Nokomis, Poland, Providence, Scott, Washington.

A Buena Vista County, Iowa County and City Maps contains detailed information about roads and boundaries, these maps may include rural communities, churches, and cemeteries.

MapGeeks.org has is a collection of old Iowa maps.

Buena Vista County, Iowa Courthouse Records

The Buena Vista County Courthouse is located in Storm Lake, Iowa. Buena Vista County was attached to Woodbury County for a breif time prior to organization November 20, 1858. Some early records may be found there. On January 1, 1877 the courthouse was destroyed by a fire. Most records were destroyed. Learn More About State of Iowa 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 dates indicates what vital, land, probate, and court records are in Buena Vista 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.

• Buena Vista County Recorder's Office has Birth / Death Records from 1880, has Marriage Records from 1877 and has Land Records from 1869. he County Recorder's Office maintains official records of documents affecting title to real estate. Every real estate transaction that takes place begins in the Recorder's Office. One of the major duties of the office is the management of public records. As a result, accuracy and preservation of records are a must in the Recorder's Office. In addition to real estate transactions, the Recorder's Office issues titles and liens; records veterans discharge papers; processes passport applications; accepts marriage applications and issues the subsequent license; issues certified copies of birth, death and marriage records as well as other numerous duties.
• Buena Vista County Clerk of Court has Probate Records from 1871and has Court Records from 1877. The County Clerk of Court manages and maintains all trial court records, including pleadings, evidence and orders. The clerks of court have hundreds of administrative duties. They accept and process fines, fees and court costs owed to the state, child support checks, and civil judgments owed to litigants. They maintain a record of liens on all real estate in the county. Clerks help with involuntary hospitalization cases. They have the authority to dispose of scheduled violations which are not contested and do not require a court hearing. Clerks are also responsible for informing state and local government agencies of court orders.
• Buena Vista County Tax Assessor is responsible for assess and appraise all real estate and personal property, to have access to all public records of the county for the purpose of securing information pertaining to accurate listings of taxable property.

Buena Vista County, Iowa Census Records

• Learn More: State of Iowa Census Records
• U.S. Federal Population Schedules: 1860, 1870, 1880 (free index), 1890 (fragmented), 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, 1940
• State Population Schedules: State Census Collection, 1836-1925, Census Collection, 1838-1870
• U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules: 1860, 1870 and 1880
• Selected U.S. Federal Census Agriculture Schedules: 1860, 1870 and 1880
• Selected U.S. Federal Census Industry Schedules: 1860, 1870 and 1880
• Union Veterans Schedules: 1890

Buena Vista County, Iowa Vital Records

• Learn More: State of Iowa Vital Records
• Birth, Marriage and Death Records: from July 1880 to present.
• Divorce Records: since 1906.
• Locations: Iowa Department of Public Health, Bureau of Vital Records/Statistics, Lucas State Office Bldg., First Floor, Des Moines, IA 50319
• Vital Records Online: USAVital or Social Security Death Index
• Vital Records by Mail:  Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Death Certificate Applications.

Buena Vista County, Iowa Resources

• State of Iowa Archives and Societies
• RAOGK Volunteers for Iowa
• Buena Vista County Historical Society
• Buena Vista Genealogical Society
• Buena Vista County, Iowa Message Boards

Buena Vista County, Iowa External Links

• Iowa Historical Newspapers - Newspapers.com
• Buena Vista County, Iowa Books - Amazon
• Iowa Genealogical Society Publications for Buena Vista County
• Buena Vista Co., Iowa - FindaGrave
• Iowa Indexed Historical Records - Familysearch
• Buena Vista County, Iowa Links - Cyndi's List
• Historical Newspapers from Iowa (1837 - 1900)
• Buena Vista Co. IAGenweb
• Buena Vista County, Iowa Ancestry Database Collections
• Buena Vista County, Iowa Military Records