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Indiana Counties
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Indiana Counties
Indiana is divided into 92 counties. The oldest and newest counties in Indiana are Knox County
(created 1790) and Newton County (created 1857).
The largest county is Allen (657 sq. mi.) and the smallest is Ohio (87 sq. mi.). According to the Indiana
Constitution, no county may be created of less than 400 square miles, nor may any county smaller than this be
further reduced in size.
Many Indiana counties are named for the US Founding Fathers and personalities of the American Revolutionary War,
the War of 1812 and Battle of Tippecanoe; early leaders of Indiana Territory and Indiana, as well as surrounding
states like Michigan and Kentucky; plus Native American tribes and geographical features.
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Hancock County, Indiana
Hancock County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education
County Seat: Greenfield
Year Organized: 1827
Square Miles: 306
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Court House: 9 E. Main, Room 208
County Courthouse
Greenfield, IN 46140-2320
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Etymology - Origin of County Name
Named for John Hancock, the first signer of the Declaration of Independence who is remembered for his
large signature. It is said he wanted King George to be able to see it without his glasses!
Demographics:
County QuickFacts: Census Bureau Quick
Facts
History
Hancock County was organized effective March 1, 1828. It was named for John Hancock, president of the Continental
Congress, who signed his name prominently to the Declaration of Independence
Hancock County is divided into 9 Civil Townships as follows: Blue River, Brandywine, Brown, Buck Creek, Center,
Green, Jackson, Sugar Creek and Vernon
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 307 square miles (794 kmē), of which 306
square miles (793 kmē) is land and 1 square mile (2 kmē) (0.20%) is water.
Neighboring Counties:
- North: Madison County
- Northeast: Henry County
- Southeast: Rush County
- South: Shelby County
- West: Marion County
- Northwest: Hamilton County
Cities and Towns:
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- Blue River |
township |
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- Brandywine |
township |
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- Brown |
township |
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- Carrollton |
township |
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- Center |
township |
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- Eden |
township |
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- Fortville |
town |
Incorporated Area |
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- Greenfield
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Seat) |
city |
Incorporated Area |
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- Jackson |
township |
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- McCordsville |
town |
Incorporated Area |
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- New Palestine |
town |
Incorporated Area |
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- Spring Lake |
town |
Incorporated Area |
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- Sugar Creek |
township |
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- Wilkinson |
town |
Incorporated Area |
County Resources:
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County Resource Guide
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The history of our nation can be seen as a prolonged struggle to define the relative roles and powers of our governments: federal, state, and local. And the names we've given our counties, our most locally based jurisdictions, reflects the "characteristic
features of our country!"
But age, size and colorful names of our counties isn't the only reason to explore counties' role in American history, or the history of county government itself. In fact, the story of county government reflects the larger meanings of American history.
Today's counties are the most flexible, locally responsive and creative governments in the US. They are the most diverse, varying in size, population, geography, and governmental structure. In their politics and policies, they express a 1990's political slogan "Think globally,
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