Talladega County was created by an act of the Alabama General Assembly on Dec. 18, 1832, from land ceded by the Creek Indians. It is located near the geographic center of the state, in the Coosa River Valley. It encompasses 753 square miles. The county is named for a Creek Indian village. The county seat was established at Talladega in 1834. Other significant towns include Sylacauga, Childersburg, Sycamore and Lincoln.
Probate Office: P. O. Box 737, Talladega, AL 35161.
Among Records Held: Marriages, 1917–1934; Index to Real Estate Conveyances, 1833–1909; Deed Records, 1897–1902; Divorce Records, 1888–1892; Estate Index, 1833–1936; Poll Tax, 1901–1954*; Wills, 1833–1936*.
*Disqualified male lists and also contains some birth information; **Contains some inventories.
Other: Marriage Records/Tax Assessments, 1866–1884; Inventories, 1852–1907.