Calhoun County, Ala., was created on Dec. 18, 1832 from ceded Creek Indian Territory. It was originally named Benton County in honor of Thomas Hart Benton. The county seat was established in Jacksonville in 1833. On January 29, 1858, the name was changed to Calhoun County in honor of John C. Calhoun (South Carolina). The county seat was moved to Anniston in 1899. Calhoun County is located in the northeastern section of the state, in the Appalachian Mountain chain. It encompasses 611 square miles. The Coosa River flows along the western boundary of the county. Notable towns include Anniston, Jacksonville, Piedmont, and Oxford.
Probate Office: 1702 Noble St. Ste. 102, Anniston, AL 36201.
Research Support Groups: AlaBenton Genealogical Society, c/o The Alabama Room, Box 308, Anniston, AL 36202.
Among Records Held: Marriages, 1834–1942; Divorce Records, 1835–1901, 1911–1914; Deeds and Mortgages, 1865–1903; Voter Lists, 1906–1930 (m), 1920–1942 (f); Estate Records, 1832–1944; Wills, 1834–1870.
Other: Judgment and Lien Records (Crop Liens), 1888–1889, 1891–1894, 1897–1913.