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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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