Floyd County, Iowa Records

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Floyd County, Iowa Courthouse Records
Floyd County, Iowa Census Records
Floyd County, Iowa Vital Records
Floyd County, Iowa Resources
Floyd County, Iowa External Links

Floyd County, Iowa (Map It) was created on January 15, 1851 (Organized in September 4, 1854) from Unorganized Territory. Floyd County was named in honor of Charles Floyd (1782–1804), the only man to die on the Lewis and Clark Expedition

Floyd County is bordered by Mitchell County (north), Chickasaw County (east), Butler County (south), Cerro Gordo County (west), Howard County (northeast), Bremer County (southeast), Franklin County (southwest).

Floyd County Cities and Towns include Charles City, Colwell, Floyd, Marble Rock, Nora Springs, Rockford, Rudd.

A Floyd 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.

Floyd County, Iowa Courthouse Records

Floyd County, Iowa Courthouse
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Floyd County, IA Courthouse
Courthouse History

The Floyd County Courthouse is located in Charles City, Iowa. Floyd County was attached to Fayette County & Chickasaw County for a breif time prior to organization September 4, 1854. Some early records may be found there. One June 7, 1874, a terrific thunderbolt struck the courthouse (The important county records were saved). The courthouse burned down in 1881, destroying nearly all county records. 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 Floyd 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.

  • Floyd County Recorder's Office has Birth / Death Records from 1880, has Marriage Records from 1880 and has Land Records from 1855. 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.
  • Floyd County Clerk of Court has Probate Records from 1855and has Court Records from 1880?. 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.
  • Floyd 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.

Floyd County, Iowa Census Records

Floyd County, Iowa Vital Records

Floyd County, Iowa Resources

Floyd County, Iowa External Links

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