Blount County was created by the Alabama territorial legislature on Feb. 6, 1818, from land ceded to the Federal government by the Creek Nation on Aug. 9, 1814. It was named for Gov. Willie G. Blount of Tennessee, who provided assistance to settlers in Alabama during the Creek War of 1813–1814. It lies in the northeastern section of the state, generally known as the mineral region. Blount County is bordered by Cullman, Marshall, Etowah, Jefferson, and Walker counties. The county is drained by the Locust and Mulberry Forks of the Black Warrior River. Blount County contains 643 square miles. The Warrior coal field is located in Blount County. From 1818 to 1889, Blountsville served as the county seat. An election that year resulted in its transfer to Oneonta. Other towns and communities include Bangor, Blount Springs, Liberty, and Cleveland.
Probate Office: 220 Second Ave., Rm 106, Oneonta, AL 35121.
Research Support Groups: North Central Alabama Genealogical Society, Box 13, Cullman, AL 35056-0013, Publication: Alabama Family History and Genealogy News. North East Alabama Genealogical Society, Box 8268, Gadsden, AL 35902, Publication: Northeast Alabama Settlers. Blount County Archives, P. O. Box 45, Oneonta, AL 35121.
Among Records Held: Births, 1905–1919, 1924–1929; Births and Deaths, 1905–1912; Marriages, 1820–1858*, 1820–1951; Parental Consents, 1830–1838, 1861–1866, 1882–1901, 1905–1919; Deeds Records, 1830–1902; Divorce Records, 1841–1929**, 1936–1950; Orphan’s Court, 1829–1842, 1845–1852.
*Index to records; **May include divorce estates disputes, land disputes and guardianship cases.
Other: Homestead Records, 1894; Cemetery Index, 1808–1810; Southern Democrat Obituaries, 1800–1987; Voter List, 1942–1877; Purge Voter List, 1877–1956.