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Indiana County
Harrison County, Indiana
Corydon - Indiana's first state capital - from Corydon's constitutional heritage (Corydon served as Indiana's first state capital from 1816-1825 - the limestone Constitutional Elm under which Indiana's first constitution was drafted in 1816 and the preserved First State Capitol building make Corydon one of the most historically significant small towns in the Midwest) to the Battle of Corydon (the July 9, 1863 engagement in which Confederate General John Hunt Morgan's raiders crossed the Ohio River and briefly occupied Corydon - the only Civil War battle fought on Indiana soil - is commemorated at the Battle of Corydon Memorial Park) and Wyandotte Cave.
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Office: Harrison County Emergency Management – confirm current contact via harrisoncounty.in.gov.
Sheriff: Harrison County Sheriff’s Office – Corydon, IN. Confirm current phone via harrisoncounty.in.gov.
Notes: For an active emergency, call 911. Harrison County is roughly 25 minutes from downtown Louisville, Kentucky.
Roads & Utilities
ROADS & TRANSPORTATION
Roads: I-64 and SR-135/62 serve Corydon, the county seat, in extreme southern Indiana north of the Ohio River.
Notes: Corydon was settled around 1808 on land originally owned by General William Henry Harrison, ninth U.S. President and Indiana Territory’s first governor, who named the town for a shepherd in a popular contemporary song, “Pastoral Elegy.”
Business & Permits
BUILDING & PERMITS
Office: Harrison County Courthouse – Corydon, IN.
Notes: Harrison County holds a genuinely foundational role in Indiana history: Corydon served as capital of the Indiana Territory (1813-1816) and then as the first capital of the State of Indiana (1816-1825), before the capital moved to Indianapolis. Delegates met under the famous “Constitution Elm” to draft Indiana’s first constitution in June 1816, and the preserved limestone first Statehouse – now the Corydon Capitol State Historic Site – housed Indiana’s first House, Senate, and Supreme Court sessions. Corydon was also the site of the only Civil War battle fought on Indiana soil: on July 9, 1863, Confederate Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan’s roughly 2,400 cavalry raiders overwhelmed about 450 Indiana militiamen defending the town. A memorial park marks the battle site, and Cedar Hill Cemetery (established 1808) holds graves from both sides. Notable early Harrison County residents include Territorial Governor Thomas Posey, U.S. Senator and General John Tipton (who also served as county sheriff), and federal judge Walter Q. Gresham. The Harrison County Fair, held each summer in Corydon, is Indiana’s oldest county fair.
Veterans Services
VETERANS SERVICES
Office: Harrison County Veterans Affairs – confirm current contact via harrisoncounty.in.gov.
Libraries
LIBRARIES
Harrison County Public Library (Corydon) – confirm current address/phone via the county library system.
Parks & Recreation
PARKS & RECREATION
Key Assets: The Corydon Capitol State Historic Site (Indiana’s first Statehouse), the Battle of Corydon memorial park, Cedar Hill Cemetery, the Harrison County Discovery Center, and Wyandotte Cave (accessible in adjacent Crawford County) are the county’s premier heritage attractions. The Harrison County Fair is Indiana’s oldest continuously running county fair.
Notes: The genuine, foundational status of Corydon as Indiana’s first territorial and state capital, alongside the site of Indiana’s only Civil War battle, makes Harrison County one of the most historically significant counties covered in this project.
GIS & Maps
GIS & MAPS
Appraisal/Parcel Search: Harrison County Assessor’s Office – confirm current contact via harrisoncounty.in.gov.
Animal Services
ANIMAL SERVICES
Harrison County Animal Control – (812) 738-8163.
Environmental & Waste
ENVIRONMENTAL / WASTE MANAGEMENT
Office: Harrison County Environmental Health – confirm current contact via harrisoncounty.in.gov.
NOTES: Harrison County is the thirty-second county completed in Indiana’s Round 3 v2 redo, under the A+ sourced standard established for this project. The genuine, foundational status of Corydon as Indiana’s first territorial and state capital, alongside the only Civil War battle fought on Indiana soil, makes this among the most historically significant counties covered in this project. All contact information above was sourced via web search as of early August 2026 and should be reconfirmed directly with the relevant office before a visit, deadline-sensitive filing, or emergency-adjacent decision.
About Harrison County
Harrison County is Indiana’s founding capital county – Corydon is where Indiana’s first constitution was drafted in 1816, where the only Civil War battle on Indiana soil was fought in 1863, and where the state’s governmental origins are preserved in remarkable historic buildings.
Corydon (the county seat, population ~3,200) is one of the Midwest’s most historically layered small towns – the First State Capitol, the Constitutional Elm site, and the Battle of Corydon memorial make it essential Indiana heritage.
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Harrison County Assessor at 300 N. Capitol Avenue, Suite 4, Corydon, IN 47112, phone 812-738-8258. IN residential deductions reduce assessed value.
Courts & Legal
Harrison County Circuit Court at 300 N. Capitol Avenue, Corydon, IN 47112, phone 812-738-8241, handles probate.
Marriage & Vital Records
Marriage licenses, divorce records, and birth & death certificates are handled by the following office(s):
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT (Court Records, Marriage Licenses)
300 Capitol Ave., Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4289
ELECTIONS (County Clerk)
300 Capitol Ave., Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4289
Genealogy
County-level record sources
Harrison County Circuit Court (probate/estate case files – see Probate section above).
The Corydon Capitol State Historic Site – Indiana’s first state capitol building – is a major statewide historical landmark located directly in the county.
Local societies
No dedicated Harrison County genealogical society was confirmed in available directories.
Probate & Estate
Losing someone and having to deal with courts and paperwork at the same time is hard. This section won’t make that easier, but it should tell you what to expect, what it costs, and where to go – so at least you’re not walking in blind.
Where to go
Harrison County Circuit Court 300 North Capitol Avenue, Corydon, IN 47112 (812) 738-8119
Harrison County is home to Corydon, Indiana’s first state capital (1816-1825). Harrison County was Indiana’s very first county, established in 1808.
Step 1: figure out which path applies
Indiana has NOT adopted the Uniform Probate Code – probate is governed by Indiana Code Title 29. Indiana offers several tracks depending on estate size and complexity:
Small Estate Affidavit – for estates where the gross probate estate (less liens, encumbrances, and funeral expenses) is $100,000 or less. Available 45 days after death. The affidavit must be signed and recorded with the county recorder’s office before a personal representative is appointed. No court filing is required.
Devolution of Real Estate Affidavit – a separate affidavit specifically for transferring real property, available 7 months after death, with no value limit on the real estate, recorded with the county recorder.
Unsupervised Administration – a simplified probate track available when the estate is solvent and all inheritors agree; fewer court appearances and filings than supervised administration.
Supervised Administration – full court oversight, used for contested, complex, or insolvent estates.
Step 2: filing for formal probate
File a Petition for Probate of Will and for Issuance of Letters (if there’s a will) or a Petition for Appointment of Personal Representative (if intestate) with the Harrison County Circuit Court.
The court reviews the will for compliance with Indiana Code § 29-1-5-3 (in writing, signed by the testator, witnessed by at least 2 credible witnesses).
The court issues Letters Testamentary (with a will) or Letters of Administration (intestate) appointing the personal representative.
Publish notice to creditors; creditors generally have a limited window (commonly 3 months from first publication) to file claims.
The personal representative marshals assets, pays valid debts and expenses, and distributes the estate.
File a closing statement or final accounting to formally close the estate.
What it costs
Indiana does not have a state estate or inheritance tax.
Filing fees vary by county – confirm current amounts with the Harrison County Circuit Court.
Indiana has no statutory fee schedule for attorneys or personal representatives – fees must be “reasonable” and are subject to court approval.
Typical timelines: Small Estate Affidavit – a minimum 45-day wait; Unsupervised Administration – roughly 6-9 months if uncontested; Supervised Administration – 9-12+ months.
Probate filings, estate administration, and guardianship matters are handled by the following office(s):
Public Safety & Arrests
Arrest records, inmate search, and law enforcement services are handled by the following office(s):
SHERIFF
1445 Gardner Lane, Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-3911
Elections & Voting
Voter registration, polling locations, and elections information are handled by the following office(s):
ELECTIONS (County Clerk)
300 Capitol Ave., Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4289
Health & Human Services
Offices & Contacts
Health services, social services, and assistance programs are handled by the following office(s):
Harrison County Health Dept
(812) 738-3237
IN FSSA — Southeast Region
(800) 403-0864
IN Medicaid
(800) 403-0864
Harrison County Hospital
hchosp.org (Corydon — quality community hospital)
Baptist Health Floyd (New Albany)
baptistfloyd.com
University of Louisville (Louisville, KY)
uoflhealthcare.org
Public Health Information
PUBLIC HEALTH
Office: Harrison County Health Department – confirm current contact via harrisoncounty.in.gov.
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County Facts
County Seat: Corydon
Population: 41,000
Area: 485 sq mi
Established: 1808
Tier: 3
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