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Frequently
Asked Questions
About Audrain County, Missouri
What is the origin of the name
AUDRAIN? |
Audrain County was named after a Missouri legislator, James
H. Audrain (1782 – 1831). The County was organized in 1836. |
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How far back do the county
historical records go? |
Births* |
1883 |
Circuit Court Files |
1837 |
Deaths |
1883 |
Elections |
1838 |
Land Records |
1836 |
Marriages |
1837 |
Military Discharges* |
1917 |
Supervisors’ Proceedings |
1839 |
* confidential except as provided by law |
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What are the qualifications to
register to vote? |
To register to vote in Audrain County, a person must be a
U.S. Citizen, be 17 years of age (18 years by election day) and be a resident of Audrain
County. |
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How do I become a registered
voter? |
A resident of Audrain County may register to vote at the County Clerk’s office, Mexico, or at several
other sites throughout the county. |
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What Communities are within Audrain
County? |
Cities:
Farber, Laddonia, Martinsburg, Mexico, VandaliaVillages:
Benton City, Rush Hill, Vandiver
Townships:
Cuivre, Prairie, Linn, Loutre, South fork, Salt River, Wilson, Saling |
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Where is the county seat? |
Mexico |
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How do I contact Audrain County
executive offices? |
See the Audrain County Government
page |
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What county officials are elected? |
County Commissioners,
County Clerk, Assessor, Recorder,
Collector, Treasurer,
Circuit Clerk, Public Administrator, Prosecuting
Attorney, Circuit Judge, Associate Circuit Judge, Sheriff,
Coroner, Surveyor |
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