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Sheridan County NDGenWeb is a free genealogical site about the history of the county. It is a member of NDGenWeb, which is a member of USGenWeb®. We hope you find helpful clues for your research of Sheridan County ancestors.

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State Coordinator: Michelle Savre

Assistant State Coordinator: Linda Ziemann

COUNTY FORMATION

Sheridan County was created Nov 1908 from the eastern portion of McLean County. It was named in honor of Civil War General Philip Henry Sheridan (1831-1888).

McClusky has always been the County Seat.