Harrison County, Iowa Records

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

Harrison County, Iowa (Map It) was created on January 15, 1951 (Organized in March 7, 1853) from Pottawattomie County. Harrison County was named in honor of William Henry Harrison (1773–1841), the ninth president of the United States

Harrison County is bordered by Monona County (north), Crawford County (northeast), Shelby County (east), Pottawattamie County (south), Washington County, Nebraska (southwest), Burt County, Nebraska (northwest).

Harrison County Cities and Towns include Dunlap, Little Sioux, Logan, Magnolia, Missouri Valley, Modale, Mondamin, Persia, Pisgah, Woodbine.

A Harrison 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.

Harrison County, Iowa Courthouse Records

Harrison County, Iowa Courthouse
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Harrison County, IA Courthouse
Courthouse History

The Harrison County Courthouse is located in Logan, Iowa. The first courthouse was destroyed in a fire in September 1854, all of the county 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 Harrison 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.

  • Harrison County Recorder's Office has Birth / Death Records from 1880, has Marriage Records from 1853 and has Land Records from 1853. 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.
  • Harrison County Clerk of Court has Probate Records from 1853and has Court Records from 1853. 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.
  • Harrison 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.

Harrison County, Iowa Census Records

Harrison County, Iowa Vital Records

Harrison County, Iowa Resources

Harrison County, Iowa External Links

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