The hdc 2020 bookcalendar was released on august 2 rd 2019 at the douglas county fair. Douglas county historical society dear friends and members, keeping with the recommendations of our local health officials, we are suspending all museum programs and public hours through friday, may 15th as such, women in agriculture, our april family day, and our ribbon cutting for the edwin l. Their existing courthouse was a fire hazard and structurally weak. If you prefer to have the book delivered, you may purchase by mailing a check sorry, credit cards are not accepted for the correct amount including shipping to douglas county land records with a note specifying your request and your mailing address to. During the 1880s watervilles fortunes were centered on the cattle business, but the harsh winter of 18891890 killed scores of cows. Douglas county department of corrections 710 south 17th street omaha, ne 68102. Welcome to the douglas county departments please choose a department from the lists below, and find all the information you need such as general information, whom to contact, latest news and events, faqs and useful documents.
The county is located in the south central area of the state. The present 2006 douglas county courthouse replaced it in 1905. However, due to the possibility of unauthorized modification of the data, transmission errors, html browser incompatibilities, human error, changes made since the last update to the website or other aspects of electronic communication that are beyond the county s control, the county does not guarantee the accuracy of the information provided on. It is known today as the old douglas county courthouse museum. Douglas county reference books and volunteers rootsweb. Please refer to the information to the statewide vital records in washington for current fees and application process you can search online for douglas county birth, marriage, divorce or death records. Jury duty, district and county clerk of court, phone number, and other douglas county info. Douglas county is a county located in the southcentral portion of the u. Unlike typical historians that i have encountered, mr. With an estimated population of over 480,000 residents, the sixteen judges of the fourth judicial district court serve the largest judicial district in nebraska. View all attractions near douglas county historical society on tripadvisor.
Douglas county courthouse in omaha, ne court information. The purpose of this site is to provide convenient access to information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A group of visionary citizens spearheaded what became a determined and eagerly supported effort to save knute and nicolina nelsons house from demolition in 1985. However, due to the possibility of unauthorized modification of the data, transmission errors, html browser incompatibilities, human error, changes made since the last update to the website or other aspects of electronic communication that are beyond the countys control, the county does not guarantee the accuracy of the information provided on. The present courthouse was built during the year 1919 and was occupied in march, 1920. This district court has original jurisdiction in all civil, family, probate, juvenile, criminal, and traffic cases filed in douglas county. They renamed it douglas county one s after stephen a.
The old courthouse is now listed on the national register of historic places. Where can find douglas county birth, marriage, divorce and death records. Attractions near douglas county historical society. This is where the cultural and historic resources are stored. Built in 1912, it was added to the national register of historic places in 1979. The douglas county courthouse is located in alexandria, mn. The old courthouse building is only fiftyfive years old which in the whole scheme of history makes it a fairly young building, but once the douglas county courthouse moved to hospital drive some. Douglas county, missouri genealogy familysearch wiki. Entering this area will subject you and any of your possessions to search by the douglas county sheriff. The museum maintains permanent exhibits at its main facility on i5 at exit. Douglas county district court serving douglas county, which includes the city of omaha, in eastern nebraska.
The history of westwood and the children of westwood, lawrence, kansas, 19091997. The residents of douglasville, along with the local tourism and history commission, made a compelling enough case to local municipal organizations, and the courthouse was preserved. In 1861, the colorado territorial session laws created douglas county, named after stephen a. The present douglas county courthouse is located at 1701 farnam street in omaha, nebraska, united states. Court calendars reflect scheduled courtroom hearings, but they do not include all matters. Douglas 181861, american senator from illinois, and the democratic nominee for president in 1860.
Douglas dillinois and later democratic presidential candidate. Douglas 181861, american senator from illinois, and the democratic nominee for president in 1860 douglas county is bordered by webster county northwest, wright county north, texas county northeast, howell county east, ozark county south, taney county. The digital collections are always available and we will do our best to answer questions and assist with your research. It was a twostory frame building built near 25th avenue east and east fifth street. Douglas county originally stretched from the rockies to the state of kansas border. The 2020 bookcalendar covers the era of 1960 to 1990 a time fraught with evolutionary changes in the county. The county seat and only incorporated community is ava. Clerk of superior court douglas county, georgia usa. Genealogist often forget the benefits of douglas county court, probate, and land files as a source of genealogy information and facts. In the county seat of roseburg, courthouses were built in 1855, 1870, 1891 and 1929. Bailey is very honest about where certain aspects of our local history is lacking.
What douglas county, wi census records are available. Douglas county history bibliography kansas historical. This court is part of the seventh judicial district. Welcome to the genealogical society of douglas county. Historical and biographical record of douglas county. View hours and other information other courts 18th judicial district arapahoe county elbert county lincoln. Today, the fair is an annual centerpiece of summer in castle rock, with a parade, carnival, and other events. Douglas county herald, march 26, 1976 government talk of possibly funding about 50 percent of construction costs for a new courthouse prompted the douglas county planning commission to assess needs.
The county was officially organized on october 19, 1857, and is named after u. Douglas county history repository in december 2007, the board of county commissioners established the douglas county history repository as a facility to curate archaeological and historic resources from gifts, trades and purchases, and under permits issued by the colorado office of archaeology and historic preservation. He is completely passionate about douglas countys history and it shows through his writing. Mortality schedules can be obtained for 1860, 1870 and 1880. Douglas county, nebraska genealogy familysearch wiki. Five years after it was opened, the building was almost destroyed by mob violence in the omaha. There are many types of census records for douglas county guide you in researching your family tree. Douglas county vital records can be found at the washington office of vital records has copies of birth, marriage, divorce and death records.
The pioneer spirit, accompanied by the beauty of the mountains, foothills, and plains, is gloriously evident in douglas county. Federal population schedules are available for 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890 fragment, see below, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 douglas co. The first sheriff elected was cameron reeves on october 8, 1856. Douglas county history bibliography kansas historical society. Some notes from the census of 1860 show the population of douglas county as 812 souls. Elaine steere publishes part one of the life and times of jefferson davis and family in the society newsletter. Douglas countys first courthouse was completed in september of 1889. The adjacent douglas county justice building was constructed in the 1970s and houses county and state circuit court offices. Old courthouse and city museum douglas county film trail. Published 1982 376 pages, hard cover, family histories and county data. The douglas county museum of history and natural history, established by the board of commissioners in 1969, is a 1989 recipient of the award of merit from the american association for state and local history for excellence and leadership in the field of local history. Notable events at the courthouse include two lynchings and the citys first sitin during the civil rights movement. Douglas county historical society alexandria 2020 all. Oct 15, 2006 douglas county s first courthouse was completed in september of 1889.
The county is located in the east central area of the state. Douglas county, missouri was created on october 29, 1857 from ozark county. Douglas county started having a county fair in 1892, but lack of funding and space led to inconsistent fairs until 1918, when it was branded as the first douglas county fair. Visitors to the douglas county law library pass through court security. Buried away in washington courthouses and archives everywhere tend to be the desires and frustrations of countless washington men and women. Ued6033 douglas county courthouse university of missouri. Douglas county historical society 1477 old us 395 n suite b gardnerville, nv 89410.
The 2020 bookcalendar, the big change is the fifth in the series of telling the history of douglas county. Program creek indian history with some cherokee history in douglas county and surrounding areas. Minnesota judicial branch douglas county district court. Contains biographies of many early residents, history of the town and county. The county was created during reconstruction after the us civil war when many african americans were serving in the georgia legislature, and was named douglass county after the abolitionist frederick douglass, but the name was soon changed when confederate democrats regained power and expelled the reconstructionists. On this site, or linked from this site, you will find information regarding the property assessment process, assessment history in oregon, statutes that control the process, calendar of assessmenttax events in oregon, information on how to. Douglas county historical society where nevada was born. This need brought about the sheriff of douglas county and his deputies. Douglas county historical society alexandria 2020 all you. Douglas county began to grow and the people of the area wanted someone to protect them from outsiders and themselves.
759 376 1534 1398 85 724 1025 1449 1060 639 630 732 1339 1520 689 539 250 259 669 570 1187 1140 102 94 882 433 860 1270 1326 565 1497 67 1046 1051