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Established: |
February 16, 1843 (Laws, 1843, p. 83) |
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Origin of the name
of the county: |
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Named for William Moultrie, a General of
the Revolution, who built Fort Moultrie and successfully defended
it. |
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Present area, or
parts of it, formerly included in: |
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1831–1843 |
Macon |
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1827–1843 |
Shelby |
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1821–1827 |
Fayette |
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1819–1821 |
Clark |
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1816–1819 |
Crawford |
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1815–1816 |
Edwards |
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1812–1815 |
Madison |
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1801–1812 |
St. Clair |
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1790–1801 |
Knox, Northwest Territory |
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Seats: |
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1843–1844 |
Home of James Camfield—Temporary designation. |
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1844–1845 |
East Nelson—Temporary designation |
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1845 |
Sullivan |
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History of county
governing board: |
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1843–1849 |
County Commissioners’ Court |
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1849–1867 |
County Court |
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1867– |
County Board of Supervisors |
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| Documented
Record Losses |
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November 25, 1864—Fire |
Most records lost (1843–1864). |
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Township Government |
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Adopted: |
November 6, 1866 |
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Township Names: |
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Dora |
Name changed from West (date unknown). |
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East Nelson |
Name changed from Okaw (date unknown). |
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Jonathan Creek |
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Lovington |
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Lowe |
Name changed from Taylor (date unknown). |
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Marrowbone |
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Sullivan |
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Whitley |
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