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Home of Hon. Will S. Green, who, with his Uncle, Col. C.D. Semple, piloted the first steamer up the Sacramento River and 'layed out' the town of Colusa in 1850. This home was recently restored by the Hon. Richard S. Patton, retired Judge of the Superior Court.

Primary Source Research Material

A wealth of first hand historical information can be accessed at the County Archives. Patrons include the general public, genealogists, students of all grade levels, historians, authors, state and county employees.

Partial Listing of Records

  • Articles of Incorporation
  • Assessment Rolls
  • Births
  • Blueprints, plans, specifications
  • Board of Supervisors Records
  • Body Removal Permits
  • Brands and Marks
  • Burial Permits (1889-1910)
  • Candidates Statements-expenditures
  • Certificates of Election
  • Citizenship Records (1861-1880)
  • Civil Court Records
  • Civil Ware Heritage
  • Colusa Daily Times Newspaper (1933-1945)
  • Colusa High School Yearbooks
  • Colusa Junior Woman's Club Records
  • Colusa Sun Weekly (1876-1883)
  • Coroner's Reports (1851-1992)
  • Criminal Court Records
  • Deaths
  • Deeds
  • District Court Records
  • Elections Records
  • Ephemera-Pamphlet Collection
  • Estray Notices
  • Fictitious Business Name Statements
  • Great Registers
  • Homesteads
  • Indentures of Indians
  • Irrigation Districts
  • Justice Court Papers, Monroe Township
  • Liquor Licenses/Bonds
  • Lis Pendens
  • Maps
  • Marriage Records
  • Military Records
  • Mining Claims
  • Mortgages
  • Mortgage Satisfactions
  • Official Appointments/Resignations
  • Ordinances
  • Partnership Certificates
  • Patents
  • Petitions
  • Photographs
  • Plat Books
  • Postcard Collection
  • Power of Attorney
  • Probate Files
  • School Districts
  • Superior Court Records
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The County Courthouse and Hall of Records

The Colusa County Courthouse has been in continuous service since March 1, 1861. It was designated a California State Historic Landmark (No. 890) on July 4, 1976. The original 56'x 56' stuccoed brick building was constructed at a cost of $21,000. The architecture is Classical Revival. It is the second oldest working courthouse in California (Mariposa County's structure, built in 1854 is the oldest).

The Colusa County Courthouse was designed by Marysville architect Vincent Brown. It was completed in 1861 by Sacramento builder James G. Plummer.

In the early years, the Courthouse not only served as a seat of justice, but also as a community center where activities ranging from dances to political rallies took place. The structure is actually the second to be erected in the City of Colusa, which became the county seat after a vote of the electorate in 1853. The original county seat was Monroeville, a townsite which has long since disappeared. Colusa County is one of the original 27 counties created by the Legislature in 1850. Colusa County once encompassed all of what is now Glenn County, and a portion of Tehama County. In 1891 the counties of Glenn and Colusa were split. Records prior to 1891 can be found at the Colusa County Archives. Records created after the separation can be found at the Glenn County Clerk-Recorder's Office.

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How To Find Us

From I-5: The County Clerk's office is located in the City of Colusa, which is the County Seat. From I-5, exit East on Hwy 20 (Williams) and follow into Colusa (approximately 9 miles). Turn right on Market Street. Turn right on 6th Street and left on Jay Street -- office address 546 Jay Street. Our telephone number is 530-458-0500.

From Hwy 20 via Hwy 99, through Yuba City: Drive West on Hwy 20 -- Colusa is approximately 22 miles from Yuba City. When you reach Colusa, Hwy 20 becomes Bridge Street. Turn left on Jay Street. The office is located at 546 Jay Street. Our telephone number is 530-458-0500.