Cemeteries in Floyd County (County)

Floyd County, located along the Ohio River in southern Indiana, was officially established in 1819 and named in honor of Colonel John Floyd, an early settler and military officer in the region.

The area was originally home to Indigenous peoples, including the Shawnee, before European-American settlement accelerated after the Northwest Indian Wars and land cessions. Settlers—primarily of German, Irish, and English descent—were drawn to the region’s fertile land, river access, and early industrial opportunities. The county seat, New Albany, quickly became one of Indiana’s largest cities in the 19th century due to its thriving steamboat industry, lumber mills, and location along major transportation routes. Religious life included early Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, and Lutheran congregations. Floyd County remained an important commercial and cultural hub throughout the 19th century.

Cemeteries such as Fairview and Holy Trinity preserve the county’s diverse pioneer, immigrant, and industrial heritage.