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Civil War service men in Warren County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies that were specifically formed here:
Civil War service men in Warren County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies that were specifically formed here:


:- [[1st Regiment, Iowa Cavalry|1st Regiment, Iowa Cavalry]], Company D<br>
{{Block indent|- [[1st Regiment, Iowa Cavalry|1st Regiment, Iowa Cavalry]], Company D<br>}}
:- [[3rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry|3rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company G
{{Block indent|- [[3rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry|3rd Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company G}}
:- [[10th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|10th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company B and G<br>
{{Block indent|- [[10th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|10th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company B and G<br>}}
:- [[15th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|15th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company G
{{Block indent|- [[15th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|15th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company G}}
:- [[17th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|17th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company K
{{Block indent|- [[17th Regiment, Iowa Infantry|17th Regiment, Iowa Infantry]], Company K}}
:- [[48th Regiment, Iowa Infantry (100 days, 1864)|48th Regiment, Iowa Infantry (100 days, 1864)]], Company A
{{Block indent|- [[48th Regiment, Iowa Infantry (100 days, 1864)|48th Regiment, Iowa Infantry (100 days, 1864)]], Company A}}


=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===
=== Naturalization and Citizenship ===

Latest revision as of 10:41, 20 August 2025


Guide to Warren County, Iowa ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.

County Facts
County seat: Indianola
Organized: February 10, 1849[1]
Parent County(s): Unorganized territory
Neighboring Counties
Clarke • Dallas • Lucas • Madison • Marion • Polk
See County Maps
Courthouse
Iowa, Warren County Courthouse.png
Location Map
Iowa Warren Map.png

County Information[edit | edit source]

Description[edit | edit source]

Warren County was named for Gen. Joseph Warren and is located in south-central Iowa.[2]

County Courthouse[edit | edit source]

Warren County Courthouse
2205 West 2nd Avenue
Indianola, IA 50125
Phone: 515-961-1033
Warren County Website

Warren County, Iowa Record Dates[edit | edit source]

Information for this chart was taken from various sources, often containing conflicting dates. This information should be taken as a guide and should be verified by contacting the county and/or the state government agency.

Known Beginning Dates for Government County Records[3]
Birth* Marriage Death* Court Land Probate Census
1880 1850 1880 1880 1849 1880 1847
* Statewide registration started for births in July 1880 and for deaths January 1891. General compliance by 1924.

Record Loss[edit | edit source]

There is no known history of courthouse disasters in this county.

Boundary Changes[edit | edit source]

  • 1846--Warren County was created 13 January 1846 from unorganized territory. It was attached to Mahaska County prior to organization 10 February 1849.
  • County seat: Indianola[4]
  • Iowa Individual County Chronologies - Newberry Library list of all boundary changes by county
  • Iowa Historical Borders - Map at Newberry Library Atlas of Historical County Boundaries; Also at: mapofus.org - animated maps illustrating Iowa county boundary changes

Populated Places[edit | edit source]

For a complete list of populated places, including small neighborhoods and suburbs, visit HomeTown Locator. The following are the most historically and genealogically relevant populated places in this county:[5]

Cities
Unincorporated communities
Townships
  • Lincoln
  • Linn
  • Otter
  • Palmyra
  • Richland


History Timeline[edit | edit source]

Resources[edit | edit source]

Bible Records[edit | edit source]

Listed below are resources for Bible records specific to Warren County. To find more resources, go to the Iowa Bible Records page.


Biographies[edit | edit source]

  • The History of Warren County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c., a Biographical Directory of its Citizens. Des Moines: Union Historical Company, 1879. Online at: Internet Archive, HathiTrust, My Genealogy Hound — transcriptions.
  • History of Warren County, Iowa: From Its Earliest Settlement to 1908... With Biographical Sketches of Some Prominent citizens of the county By W.C. Martin, D.D. Chicago: S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1908. Online at: Internet Archive, HathiTrust.

Business, Commerce, and Occupations[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries[edit | edit source]

Cemeteries of Warren County, Iowa online and in print
Tombstone Transcriptions Online
Tombstone Transcriptions in Print (Often more complete)
List of Cemeteries in the County
See Iowa Cemeteries for more information.

Census Records[edit | edit source]

Iowa recorded not only federal, but state censuses for several in-between years as well. For more information, see the very informative Iowa Census article.

Historical populations
Census Pop. %±
1850 961 —
1860 10,281 969.8%
1870 17,980 74.9%
1880 19,578 8.9%
1890 18,269 −6.7%
1900 20,376 11.5%
1910 18,194 −10.7%
1920 18,047 −0.8%
1930 17,700 −1.9%
1940 17,695 −0.0%
1950 17,758 0.4%
1960 20,829 17.3%
1970 27,432 31.7%
1980 34,878 27.1%
1990 36,033 3.3%
2000 40,671 12.9%
2010 46,225 13.7%
Source: "Wikipedia.org".

State Census

Church Records[edit | edit source]

Most church records are held by individual churches. Some denominations are gathering their records into a central repository. For more information about these major repositories, see Iowa Church Records.

Lutheran

Court Records[edit | edit source]

Directories[edit | edit source]

Emigration and Immigration[edit | edit source]

Ethnic, Political, and Religious Groups[edit | edit source]

Funeral Homes[edit | edit source]

Genealogies[edit | edit source]

Guardianship[edit | edit source]

Land and Property Records[edit | edit source]

Land and property records can place an ancestor in a particular location, provide economic information, and reveal family relationships. They include: deeds, abstracts and indexes, mortgages, leases, grants and land patents.

See Iowa Land and Property for information about early Iowa land grants. After land was transferred to private ownership, transactions were usually recorded and housed at the county courthouse.

Online Land Indexes and Records


Local Histories[edit | edit source]

Local histories are available for Warren County, which may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. For more information about local histories, see Iowa Local Histories.

  • History of Warren County, Iowa. By Gerard Schultz and Don L. Berry. Indianola, IA: The Record and Tribune Co., 1953. Online at: FamilySearch Digital Library.
  • The History of Warren County, Iowa. Des Moines: Union Historical Company, 1879. Online at: Internet Archive, HathiTrust.
  • History of Warren County, Iowa: From Its Earliest Settlement to 1908. By W.C. Martin, D.D. Chicago: S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1908. Online at: Internet Archive, HathiTrust.

Maps and Gazetteers[edit | edit source]

County and state maps, historical and more current, are valuable research tools. For online maps and collections in libraries and societies, see Iowa Maps. Historical maps may be especially useful.

Dallas CountyPolk CountyMarion CountyJasper CountyMadison CountyClarke CountyLucas CountyIA WARREN.PNG
Click a neighboring county
for more resources

Migration[edit | edit source]

Military Records[edit | edit source]

Multiple Wars

Civil War

Civil War service men in Warren County served in various regiments. Men often joined a company (within a regiment) that originated in their county. Listed below are companies that were specifically formed here:

- 10th Regiment, Iowa Infantry, Company B and G

Naturalization and Citizenship[edit | edit source]

Please see the Iowa Naturalization and Citizenship page for state-wide information.

Online Naturalization Indexes and Records

Newspapers[edit | edit source]

Obituaries[edit | edit source]

Other Records[edit | edit source]

Periodicals[edit | edit source]

Probate Records[edit | edit source]

In most counties in Iowa, probate records have been kept by the county judge. They include wills, fee books, claim registers, legacy records, inheritance records, probate ticklers, and dockets. The records are available at the county courthouse.

Online Probate Indexes and Records


School Records[edit | edit source]

Social Security Records[edit | edit source]

Tax Records[edit | edit source]

Iowa tax records complement land records and can supplement the years between censuses. Iowa's unique Old Age Assistance tax gives names, addresses and birth years. There may be gaps of several years. For more information, see the wiki page Iowa Taxation.

Online Tax Indexes and Records

Vital Records[edit | edit source]

Vital Records consist of births, marriages, divorces, and deaths recorded by civil officials on registers, certificates, and other documents. Copies or extracts may be purchased from the Iowa Department of Public Health or the County Clerk's office. See also Iowa Vital Records.

Birth[edit | edit source]

Marriage[edit | edit source]

Death[edit | edit source]

Divorce[edit | edit source]

Research Facilities[edit | edit source]

Archives[edit | edit source]

Listed below are archives in Warren County. For state-wide library facilities, see Iowa Archives and Libraries.

FamilySearch Centers[edit | edit source]

FamilySearch Center and Affiliate Library Locator map - search for local FamilySearch Centers or Affiliate Libraries

  • FamilySearch Centers provide one-on-one assistance, free access to center-only databases, and to premium genealogical websites.
  • FamilySearch Affiliate Libraries have access to most center-only databases, but may not always have full services normally provided by a FamilySearch center.

Local Centers and Affiliate Libraries

Libraries[edit | edit source]

Listed below are libraries in Warren County. For state-wide library facilities, see Iowa Archives and Libraries.

Des Moines Central Public Library
1000 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: 515-283-4152
Email: JTHobbs@dmpl.org
Website
Facebook

Museums[edit | edit source]

Altoona Area Historical Society Community Museum
104 2nd Street
Altoona, IA 50009
Phone: 515-957-1352
Facebook

Warren County Historical Society Museum
1300 W 2nd Street
PO Box 256
Indianola, IA 50125-0256
Phone: 515-961-8085
Email: contact@warrencountyhistory.org
Website

Societies[edit | edit source]

Listed below are societies in Warren County. For state-wide genealogical societies, see Iowa Societies.

Altoona Area Historical Society
104 2nd Street
Altoona, IA 50009
Phone: 515-957-1352
Facebook

Carlisle Area Historical Society
245 Pennsylvania Street
PO Box 137
Carlisle, IA 50047-0137
Phone: 515-989-0403
Website

Warren County Genealogical Society
PO Box 151
Indianola, Iowa 50125-0151
Email: wcgs@warrencountygenes.org
Website

Warren County Historical Society
1300 W 2nd Street
PO Box 256
Indianola, IA 50125-0256
Phone: 515-961-8085
Email: contact@warrencountyhistory.org
Website
Facebook

Websites[edit | edit source]

  • State Historical Society of Iowa — select from research collection topics
  • State Library of Iowa — electronic depository of documents intended for the general public produced by Iowa agencies
  • The Iowa Heritage Digital Collection — digital images from a variety of Iowa cultural institutions
  • Warren County at Cyndi's List - a comprehensive, categorized & cross-referenced list of links that point you to genealogical research sites online
  • Warren County at Genealogy Trails - volunteer transcriptions of genealogical and historical data
  • Warren County at Iowa USGenWeb - free online resources for genealogical research
  • Warren County at Iowa USGenWeb Archives - free online data for genealogical research
  • Warren County at Linkpendium - genealogy and family history
  • FamilySearch Catalog – The FamilySearch catalog contains descriptions and access information for all genealogical materials (including books, online materials, microfilm, microfiche, and publications) in their collection.  Use Historical Records to search for specific individuals in genealogical records.

Research Guides[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Historical Boundary Changes - list of all boundary changes by county provided by Newberry Library; accessed July 26, 2021.
  2. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Warren, Iowa," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_County,_Iowa."
  3. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Iowa.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
  4. ↑ Handybook for Genealogists: United States of America, 10th ed. (Draper, Utah: Everton Pub., 2002), Iowa.At various libraries (WorldCat); FS Library Book 973 D27e 2002.
  5. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Warren County, Iowa," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warren_County%2C_Iowa, accessed 2 November 2019.
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