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Dubois County, Indiana

Dubois County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2020, the population was 43,637. The county seat is Jasper. Dubois County is now the sole county of the Jasper Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Dubois County was formed on December 20, 1818, from Orange, Pike and Perry counties. It is named for Toussaint Dubois, a Frenchman who fought in the American Revolutionary War, the Battle of Tippecanoe and the War of 1812. Dubois was a merchant who lived mainly in Vincennes. He drowned in 1816 while crossing the Little Wabash River near Lawrenceville, Illinois.

In 1818, as many as half of the residents of the county died of milk sickness. The plant contains the potent toxin temetrol, which is passed through the milk. The migrants from the East were unfamiliar with the Midwestern plant and its effects.

Dubois County switched to the Central Time Zone on April 2, 2006, and returned to the Eastern Time Zone on November 4, 2007; both changes were controversial as Huntingburg wished to remain on Central Time while Jasper never wanted to leave Eastern Time.

The original county seat was Portersville. In 1830, the county seat was moved south to Jasper.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 435.33 sqmi, of which 427.27 sqmi (or 98.15%) is land and 8.06 sqmi (or 1.85%) is water.

Cities

 * Jasper
 * Huntingburg

Towns

 * Birdseye
 * Ferdinand
 * Holland

Census-designated places

 * Dubois

Other unincorporated places

 * Ireland
 * Bretzville
 * Celestine
 * Crystal
 * Cuzco
 * Duff
 * Ellsworth
 * Haysville
 * Hillham
 * Johnsburg
 * Kellerville
 * Kyana
 * Maltersville
 * Mentor
 * Millersport
 * Portersville
 * Schnellville
 * Saint Anthony
 * Saint Henry
 * Saint Marks
 * Thales
 * Zoar

Townships

 * Bainbridge
 * Boone
 * Cass
 * Columbia
 * Ferdinand
 * Hall
 * Harbison
 * Jackson
 * Jefferson
 * Madison
 * Marion
 * Patoka

Adjacent counties

 * Martin County (north)
 * Orange County (northeast)
 * Crawford County (east)
 * Perry County (southeast/CT Border)
 * Spencer County (south/CT Border)
 * Warrick County (southwest/CT Border)
 * Pike County (west)
 * Daviess County (northwest)

Climate and weather
In recent years, average temperatures in Jasper have ranged from a low of 20 °F in January to a high of 86 °F in July, although a record low of -25 °F was recorded in January 1994 and a record high of 104 °F was recorded in July 1966. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.81 in in February to 5.29 in in May.

Government
The county government is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by the Constitution of Indiana, and by the Indiana Code.

County Council: The county council is the legislative branch of the county government and controls all the spending and revenue collection in the county. Representatives are elected from county districts. The council members serve four-year terms. They are responsible for setting salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council also has limited authority to impose local taxes, in the form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes.

Board of Commissioners: The executive body of the county is made of a board of commissioners. The commissioners are elected county-wide, in staggered terms, and each serves a four-year term. One of the commissioners, typically the most senior, serves as president. The commissioners are charged with executing the acts legislated by the council, collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government.

Court: The county maintains a small claims court that can handle some civil cases. The judge on the court is elected to a term of four years and must be a member of the Indiana Bar Association. The judge is assisted by a constable who is also elected to a four-year term. In some cases, court decisions can be appealed to the state level circuit court.

County Officials: The county has several other elected offices, including sheriff, coroner, auditor, treasurer, recorder, surveyor, and circuit court clerk. Each of these elected officers serves a term of four years and oversees a different part of county government. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare party affiliations and to be residents of the county.

Dubois County is part of Indiana's 8th congressional district and is represented in Congress by Republican Larry Bucshon. It is also part of Indiana Senate districts 47 and 48, and Indiana House of Representatives districts 63, 73 and 74.

Demographics
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 41,889 people, 16,133 households, and 11,459 families residing in the county. The population density was 98.0 PD/sqmi. There were 17,384 housing units at an average density of 40.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 95.1% white, 0.5% Asian, 0.3% black or African American, 0.2% American Indian, 3.1% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 6.0% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 58.0% were German, 9.0% were American, 8.1% were Irish, and 6.7% were English.

Of the 16,133 households, 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.0% were non-families, and 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.03. The median age was 39.9 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $47,697 and the median income for a family was $64,286. Males had a median income of $42,078 versus $31,411 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,801. About 6.9% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.

Personal income
The median income for a household in the county was $44,169, and the median income for a family was $50,342. Males had a median income of $32,484 versus $23,526 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,225. About 2.90% of families and 6.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.30% of those under age 18 and 7.30% of those age 65 or over.

Tourism
Patoka Lake is located along the county's eastern borders with both Crawford and Orange Counties. Several annual national bass fishing tournaments are held there.

The Hoosier National Forest is located in the county. Part of it is protected.

Education
Public education in Dubois County is administered through four school corporations:
 * Greater Jasper Consolidated Schools
 * Southeast Dubois School Corporation
 * Southwest Dubois School Corporation
 * Northeast Dubois County School Corporation

High Schools
 * Jasper High School (Greater Jasper Schools, Jasper)
 * Forest Park High School (Southeast Dubois Schools, Ferdinand)
 * Southridge High School (Southwest Dubois Schools, Huntingburg)
 * Northeast Dubois High School (Northeast Dubois Schools, Dubois)

Major highways

 * I-64.svg Interstate 64
 * US 231.svg U.S. Route 231
 * indiana 56.svg Indiana State Road 56
 * indiana 64.svg Indiana State Road 64
 * indiana 145.svg Indiana State Road 145
 * indiana 161.svg Indiana State Road 161
 * indiana 162.svg Indiana State Road 162
 * indiana 164.svg Indiana State Road 164
 * indiana 264.svg Indiana State Road 264
 * indiana 545.svg Indiana State Road 545

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Delaware County, Indiana

Delaware County is a county in the east central portion of the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2020, the population was 111,903. The county seat is Muncie.

Delaware County is part of the Muncie, IN metropolitan statistical area, which is part of the larger Indianapolis-Carmel-Muncie CSA.

History
Delaware County was authorized in Jan. 1820 on New Purchase lands south of the Wabash River gained with the 1818 Treaty of St. Mary's. It encompassed the drainage basin of the White River, along which the Delaware, a Native American people had settled, and from which the County takes its name. The Delaware people were moved to lands west of the Mississippi River in the 1840s. The county was once home to Tenskwatawa ("The Prophet"), a brother of Tecumseh who instigated a major Indian uprising in 1811 culminating in the Battle of Tippecanoe. David Conner, a trader, was the first white settler, arriving in the early 1810s. After formation, numerous counties were carved from the original, and a remnant retaining the original name was organized in 1827.

Following the American Civil War the county experienced an economic boom caused by the discovery of natural gas, which spurred rapid industrial growth in the surrounding area.

The first discovery of natural gas in Indiana occurred in 1876 near Eaton. A company was drilling in search of coal, and when they had reaching a depth of six-hundred feet, there was a loud noise and foul-smelling fumes came from the well. After a brief investigation, it was decided they had breached the ceiling of Hell, and the hole was quickly filled in. In 1884, when natural gas was discovered in nearby Ohio, people recalled the incident. They returned to the spot and opened Indiana's first natural gas well. The gas was so abundant and strong that when the well was lit, the flames could be seen from Muncie.

Geography
Delaware County consists of low rolling prairie, accented by waterways. The Mississinewa River flows westward through the northern part of the county while the White River runs westward through the central part of the county, through Muncie. A large reservoir, Prairie Creek Reservoir, SE of Muncie is managed by the city. The soil is fertile. The county's high point is a hilly area in its SE corner, 4 mi ESE from Prairie Creek Reservoir.

According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 395.91 sqmi, of which 392.12 sqmi (or 99.04%) is land and 3.78 sqmi (or 0.95%) is water.

Major highways

 * [[Image:I-69.svg|20px]] Interstate 69
 * [[Image:US 35.svg|20px]] U.S. Route 35
 * [[Image:indiana 3.svg|20px]] State Road 3
 * [[Image:indiana 28.svg|20px]] State Road 28
 * [[Image:indiana 32.svg|20px]] State Road 32
 * [[Image:indiana 67.svg|20px]] State Road 67
 * [[Image:indiana 167.svg|20px]] State Road 167
 * [[Image:indiana 332.svg|20px]] State Road 332

Adjacent counties

 * Blackford County - north
 * Jay County - northeast
 * Randolph County - east
 * Henry County - south
 * Madison County - west
 * Grant County - northwest

Cities and towns

 * Albany - town
 * Chesterfield - town
 * Daleville - town
 * Eaton - town
 * Gaston - town
 * Muncie - city
 * Selma - town
 * Yorktown - town

Unincorporated communities

 * Anthony
 * Bethel
 * Cammack
 * Cowan
 * Cross Roads
 * DeSoto
 * Gates Corner
 * Granville
 * Janney
 * Medford
 * Middletown Park
 * Mt Pleasant
 * New Burlington
 * Oakville
 * Progress
 * Reed Station
 * Royerton
 * Smithfield
 * Stockport
 * West Muncie
 * Wheeling

Townships

 * Center
 * Delaware
 * Hamilton
 * Harrison
 * Liberty
 * Monroe
 * Mount Pleasant
 * Niles
 * Perry
 * Salem
 * Union
 * Washington

Climate and weather
In recent years, average temperatures in Muncie have ranged from a low of 16 °F in January to a high of 85 °F in July, although a record low of -29 °F was recorded in January 1994 and a record high of 102 °F was recorded in June 1988. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.06 in in January to 4.28 in in June.

Government
The county government is a constitutional body, granted specific powers by the Constitution of Indiana and the Indiana Code.

County Council: The legislative branch of the county government; controls spending and revenue collection in the county. There are seven members of the county council. Three are elected county-wide and four are elected from county districts. The county-wide members are elected in presidential election years (2016, 2020, etc.) and the districted members are elected in midterm election years (2018, 2022, etc.). The current members are: The council members serve four-year terms. They are responsible for setting salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council also has limited authority to impose local taxes, in the form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes.
 * District 1: Daniel Flanagan (R)
 * District 2: William Hughes (R)
 * District 3: Matt Kantz (R)
 * District 4: Jim Mochal (R)
 * At-Large: Eugene Whitehead (R)
 * At-Large: Jessica Piper (R)
 * At-large: Ryan Webb (R)

Board of Commissioners: The executive body of the county. Each commissioner represents a district (in which they must reside). The commissioners are elected county-wide to staggered four-year terms. The current commissioners are: One commissioners serves as president. The commissioners are charged with executing the acts legislated by the council, collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government.
 * District 1: James King (R)
 * District 2: Sherry Riggin (R)
 * District 3: Shannon Henry (R)

Court: The county maintains five circuit courts, each with its own judge. The judges are elected in staggered six-year terms on a county-wide, partisan ballot. The current judges are: In some cases, court decisions can be appealed to the state level court of appeals.
 * Circuit Court 1: Judi Calhoun (R)
 * Circuit Court 2: Kimberly Dowling (D)
 * Circuit Court 3: Douglas Mawhorr (R)
 * Circuit Court 4: John Feick (R)
 * Circuit Court 5: Thomas Cannon Jr. (D)

County Officials: The county has several other elected offices, including sheriff, coroner, auditor, treasurer, recorder, surveyor, prosecutor, assessor, and circuit court clerk: Each serves a four-year term. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare party affiliations and to be residents of the county.
 * Sheriff: Tony Skinner (R)
 * Coroner: Gavin Greene (R)
 * Auditor: Ed Carroll (R)
 * Treasurer: Brad Polk (R)
 * Recorder: Jan Smoot (R)
 * Surveyor: Tom Borchers (R)
 * Prosecutor: Eric Hoffman (D)
 * Assessor: James Carmichael (R)
 * Clerk: Rick Spangler (R)

Delaware County is part of Indiana's 5th congressional district; Indiana Senate district 26; and Indiana House of Representatives districts 33, 34 and 35.

2020 Census
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 111,903 people and 46,026 households in the county. The population density was 300.1 PD/sqmi. There were 52,713 housing units at an average density of 134.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 88.7% white, 7.2% African American, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.3% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 2.6% Hispanic or Latino and 2.4% were from two or more races.

4.8% of the population were age 5 or younger, 18.2% were under the age of 18, 64.3% were between the ages of 18 and 64, and 17.5% were age 65 or older. 48.2% were male and 51.8% were female. The average household size was 2.34. 3.4% of households had a language other than English spoken at home.

88.1% of households had a computer present and 78.3% had a broadband Internet connection. 13.1% of the population under 65 had a disability and 10.3% of that same age group had no health insurance. 58.5% of the population was in the civilian labor force. (54.8% of females) Total retail sales per capita was $12,950.

The median household income in Delaware County was $43,512 and the per capita income from May 2019 to April 2020 was $25,107. 21.5% of the population was in poverty.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 117,671 people, 46,516 households, and 27,956 families in the county. The population density was 300.1 PD/sqmi. There were 52,357 housing units at an average density of 133.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 89.1% white, 6.9% black or African American, 1.0% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.6% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.8% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 23.0% were German, 14.2% were Irish, 10.6% were American, and 10.3% were English.

Of the 46,516 households, 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 39.9% were non-families, and 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.87. The median age was 34.8 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $47,697 and the median income for a family was $51,394. Males had a median income of $42,346 versus $31,051 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,405. About 12.3% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.1% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.

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Decatur County, Indiana

Decatur County is a county in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 26,472. The county seat (and only incorporated city) is Greensburg.

History
In 1787, the US defined the Northwest Territory which included the area of present-day Indiana. In 1800, Congress separated Ohio from the Northwest Territory, designating the rest of the land as the Indiana Territory. President Thomas Jefferson chose William Henry Harrison as the governor of the territory, and Vincennes was established as the capital. After the Michigan Territory was separated and the Illinois Territory was formed, Indiana was reduced to its current size and geography. By December 1816 the Indiana Territory was admitted to the Union as a state.

Starting in 1794, Native American titles to Indiana lands were extinguished by usurpation, purchase, or war and treaty. The United States acquired land from the Native Americans in the 1809 treaty of Fort Wayne, and by the treaty of St. Mary's in 1818 considerably more territory became property of the government. This included the future Decatur County, which was authorized by the state legislature on December 12, 1821. No settler was allowed in the area until the government survey was completed in 1820.

The Decatur County governing structure was formed in 1822. The county was named for Commodore Stephen Decatur Jr., naval officer in the First and Second Barbary Wars, and in the War of 1812. Decatur was killed in a duel in 1820.

Geography
The low rolling hills are devoted to agriculture or urban development, with only the areas carved by drainages still wooded. The highest point (1,097 ft ASL) is a hillock 0.8 mi SSE from Kingston. The Flatrock River flows westward through the upper part of the county, continuing into Shelby County. Clifty Creek flows southwestward through the central part of the county, continuing into Bartholomew, and Sand Creek flows south-southwestward through the lower center of the county, continuing into Jennings County.

According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 373.32 sqmi, of which 372.57 sqmi (or 99.80%) is land and 0.76 sqmi (or 0.20%) is water.

Adjacent counties

 * Rush County – north
 * Franklin County – east
 * Ripley County – southeast
 * Jennings County – south
 * Bartholomew County – west
 * Shelby County – northwest

City and towns

 * Greensburg (city/county seat)
 * Millhousen
 * New Point
 * St. Paul (part)
 * Westport

Census-designated places

 * Clarksburg
 * Lake Santee

Unincorporated places

 * Adams
 * Alert
 * Burney
 * Craig
 * Downeyville
 * Ewington
 * Forest Hill
 * Gaynorsville
 * Germantown
 * Harper
 * Harris City
 * Horace
 * Kingston
 * Knarr Corner
 * Letts
 * Letts Corner
 * McCoy
 * Mechanicsburg
 * Milford
 * New Pennington
 * Pinhook
 * Rossburg
 * Saint Maurice
 * Saint Omer
 * Sandusky
 * Sardinia
 * Slabtown
 * Smyrna
 * Tarkeo Corner
 * Waynesburg
 * Williamstown

Townships

 * Adams
 * Clay
 * Clinton
 * Fugit
 * Jackson
 * Marion
 * Salt Creek
 * Sand Creek
 * Washington

Major highways

 * [[Image:I-74.svg|20px]] Interstate 74
 * [[Image:US 421.svg|20px]] U.S. Route 421
 * [[Image:indiana 3.svg|20px]] Indiana State Road 3
 * [[Image:indiana 46.svg|20px]] Indiana State Road 46

Protected areas

 * Greenburg Reservoir State Fishing Area

Lakes

 * Greenburg Reservoir
 * Lake McCoy
 * Lake Santee

Climate and weather
In recent years, average temperatures in Greensburg have ranged from a low of 19 °F in January to a high of 85 °F in July, although a record low of -24 °F was recorded in January 1985 and a record high of 105 °F was recorded in July 1954. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.42 in in February to 5.03 in in May.

Government
The county government is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by the Constitution of Indiana, and by the Indiana Code.

County Council: The legislative branch of the county government; controls spending and revenue collection in the county. Representatives are elected to four-year terms from county districts. They set salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council has limited authority to impose local taxes, in the form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes.

Board of Commissioners: The executive body of the county; commissioners are elected county-wide to staggered four-year terms. One commissioner serves as president. The commissioners execute acts legislated by the council, collect revenue, and manage the county government.

Court: The county maintains a small claims court that handles civil cases. The judge on the court is elected to a term of four years and must be a member of the Indiana Bar Association. The judge is assisted by a constable who is also elected to a four-year term. In some cases, court decisions can be appealed to the state level circuit court.

County Officials: The county has other elected offices, including sheriff, coroner, auditor, treasurer, recorder, surveyor, and circuit court clerk. These officers are elected to four-year terms. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare a party affiliation and to be residents of the county.

Decatur County is part of Indiana's 6th congressional district; Indiana Senate district 42; and Indiana House of Representatives district 67.

2010 Census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 25,740 people, 9,977 households, and 6,995 families in the county. The population density was 69.1 PD/sqmi. There were 11,209 housing units at an average density of 30.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 97.3% white, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% black or African American, 0.2% American Indian, 0.6% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.7% of the population. In terms of ancestry, In terms of ancestry, 35.5% were of English ancestry, 35.1% were of German, and 9.0% were of Irish ancestry according to 2010 American Community Survey.

Of the 9,977 households, 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.9% were non-families, and 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.02. The median age was 38.7 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $47,697 and the median income for a family was $52,308. Males had a median income of $41,143 versus $30,226 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,719. About 8.3% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.3% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.

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Dearborn County, Indiana

Dearborn County is one of 92 counties of the U.S. state of Indiana. Located on the Ohio border near the southeast corner of the state, Dearborn County was formed in 1803 from a portion of Hamilton County, Ohio. In 2020, the population was 50,679. The county seat and largest city is Lawrenceburg. Dearborn County is part of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
In 1803, following Ohio's admission to the Union, a wedge, or pie shaped, remnant of the former Northwest Territory along Ohio's southwestern border was ceded to Indiana Territory and organized as Dearborn County. It was named after Henry Dearborn who was U.S. Secretary of War at that time. Lawrenceburg was then designated as the county seat.

All or part of seven other present day counties were carved from the original county with the present boundaries being established in 1845. The region, nicknamed the "Gore", slices through the present-day counties of Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, Randolph, Switzerland, Union, Wayne and Fayette. Subdivision of Dearborn County began in 1811 with the formation of Franklin and Wayne Counties, followed by Switzerland in 1814.

Early growth in the region was centered on Lawrenceburg which became an important railroad junction connecting two of the regions major rail lines. A contention existed between the towns of Lawrenceburg and the mostly German-speaking immigrants that dominated Rising Sun over the favored status of Lawrenceburg as the county seat. The rivalry between the two towns was resolved in 1844 when the Indiana State legislature separated the portion of Dearborn County south of Laughery Creek and created the last and smallest Indiana county, county of Ohio on March 1, 1844, with Rising Sun designated as its county seat.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 307.42 sqmi, of which 305.03 sqmi (or 99.22%) is land and 2.38 sqmi (or 0.77%) is water. Part of the southeastern county line is formed by the Ohio River.

Cities

 * Aurora
 * Lawrenceburg
 * Greendale

Towns

 * Dillsboro
 * Moores Hill
 * Saint Leon
 * West Harrison

Census-designated places

 * Bright
 * Hidden Valley

Other unincorporated communities

 * Bonnell
 * Braysville
 * Chesterville
 * Cochran
 * Cold Springs
 * Dover
 * Farmers Retreat
 * Guilford
 * Hardinsburg
 * Hubbells Corner
 * Kyle
 * Lawrenceburg Junction
 * Lawrenceville
 * Logan
 * Manchester
 * Mount Sinai
 * New Alsace
 * Sparta
 * Weisburg
 * Wilmington
 * Wrights Corner
 * Yorkville

Townships

 * Caesar Creek
 * Center
 * Clay
 * Harrison
 * Hogan
 * Jackson
 * Kelso
 * Lawrenceburg
 * Logan
 * Manchester
 * Miller
 * Sparta
 * Washington
 * York

Adjacent counties

 * Franklin County (north)
 * Butler County, Ohio (northeast)
 * Hamilton County, Ohio (east)
 * Boone County, Kentucky (southeast)
 * Ohio County (south)
 * Ripley County (west)

Climate
In recent years, average temperatures in Lawrenceburg have ranged from a low of 21 °F in January to a high of 86 °F in July, although a record low of -27 °F was recorded in January 1994 and a record high of 107 °F was recorded in July 1988. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.94 in in September to 5.53 in in May.

Demographics
At the 2010 United States Census, there were 50,047 people, 18,743 households and 13,773 families residing in the county. The population density was 164.1 PD/sqmi. There were 20,171 housing units at an average density of 66.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 97.5% white, 0.6% black or African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.0% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 46.5% were German, 19.2% were Irish, 11.4% were English, and 7.8% were American.

Of the 18,743 households, 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 26.5% were non-families, and 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.07. The median age was 40.0 years.

The median household income was $47,697 and the median family income was $66,561. Males had a median income of $45,270 and females $33,353. The per capita income was $25,023. About 4.5% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

Government
The county government is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by the Constitution of Indiana, and by the Indiana Code.

County Council: The county council is the legislative branch of the county government and controls all the spending and revenue collection in the county. Representatives are elected from county districts. The council members serve four-year terms. They are responsible for setting salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council also has limited authority to impose local taxes, in the form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes. Board of Commissioners: The executive body of the county is made of a board of commissioners. The commissioners are elected county-wide, in staggered terms, and each serves a four-year term. One of the commissioners, typically the most senior, serves as president. The commissioners are charged with executing the acts legislated by the council, collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government.

Court: Dearborn County's courts consist of a Circuit Court, presided over by the Honorable James Humphrey (shared with Ohio County in the only such arrangement in the state ) and two Superior Courts, the Honorable Jonathan Cleary, presiding over Dearborn County Superior Court No. 1 and the Honorable Sally McLaughlin, presiding over Dearborn County z Superior Court No. 2. Judges are elected to six-year terms. Lawrenceburg also has City Courts, presided over by the Honorable Joseph R. Johns. The Lawrenceburg City Court Judge serves a four-year term.

County Officials: The county has several other elected offices, including sheriff, prosecuting attorney, coroner, auditor, treasurer, recorder, surveyor, and circuit court clerk. Each of these elected officers serves a term of four years and oversees a different part of county government. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare a party affiliation and to be residents of the county.

Dearborn County is part of Indiana's 6th congressional district; Indiana Senate district 43; and Indiana House of Representatives districts 55 and 68.

Major highways

 * [[Image:I-74.svg|20px]] Interstate 74
 * [[Image:I-275.svg|20px]] Interstate 275
 * [[Image:US 50.svg|20px]] U.S. Route 50
 * [[Image:US 52.svg|20px]] U.S. Route 52
 * [[Image:indiana 1.svg|20px]] State Road 1
 * [[Image:indiana 46.svg|20px]] State Road 46
 * [[Image:indiana 48.svg|20px]] State Road 48
 * [[Image:indiana 56.svg|20px]] State Road 56
 * [[Image:indiana 62.svg|20px]] State Road 62
 * [[Image:indiana 148.svg|20px]] State Road 148
 * [[Image:indiana 262.svg|20px]] State Road 262
 * [[Image:indiana 350.svg|20px]] State Road 350

Notable people

 * Nick Goepper professional slopestyle skier, three-time winter Olympic medalist
 * Erwin "Cannonball" Baker, motorcycle and auto racer, 1989 inductee in Motorsports Hall of Fame of America
 * John Whiteaker, first state Governor of Oregon from 1859 until 1862 and Oregon's Congressman from 1879 to 1881
 * Jim Lyttle, professional baseball player
 * Lonnie Mack, influential guitar soloist of early rock 'n' roll
 * Louis Skidmore, architect that co-founded Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

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Daviess County, Indiana

Daviess County is a county in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 33,381. The county seat is Washington. About 15% of the county's population is Amish of Swiss origin, as of 2017.

History
After the American Revolutionary War was settled, the fledgling nation created the Northwest Territory, tentatively divided into two counties. The area that would become the state of Indiana in 1816 was included in the original Knox County. As the area became more settled, Knox was partitioned into smaller counties, the last of which was the present-day Daviess, authorized on February 2, 1818. The boundaries of Daviess were reduced on December 21, 1818, by the formation of Owen County, and on January 17, 1820, by the formation of Martin County. It has retained its present boundary since 1820.

Daviess County was named for Major Joseph Hamilton Daveiss, U.S. District Attorney for Kentucky, killed at the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811. The earliest settlements were along the White River, which allowed crops and timber to be transported to distant markets. The northeast part of the county was heavily forested, and timber industry flourished in the first half of the nineteenth century. Daviess County shares its namesake with another nearby Daviess County of Kentucky. Both Counties are in the Illinois-Indiana-Kentucky Tri-State Area.

Geography
The terrain of Daviess County is hilly, with its area completely devoted to agriculture or urban development. Its highest elevation (740 ft ASL) is a rise 1 mi NNE of Farlen. The county is drained by the White River flowing to the southwest, whose two main forks (East White and West White) come together at the county's SW corner. The county's west boundary is defined by the West White River's course and its south boundary is defined by the East White River's course; their confluence defines the county's corner point.

According to the 2010 census, Daviess County has a total area of 436.87 sqmi, of which 429.49 sqmi (or 98.31%) is land and 7.39 sqmi (or 1.69%) is water.

Adjacent counties

 * Greene County - north
 * Martin County - east
 * Dubois County - southeast
 * Pike County - southwest
 * Knox County - west

Transit

 * Washington Transit System

Climate and weather
In recent years, average temperatures in Washington have ranged from a low of 23 °F in January to a high of 88 °F in July, although a record low of -19 °F was recorded in December 1989 and a record high of 113 °F was recorded in July 1930. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.69 in in February to 5.52 in in May.

Demographics
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 31,648 people, 11,329 households, and 8,116 families in the county. The population density was 73.7 PD/sqmi. There were 12,471 housing units at an average density of 29.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 95.0% white, 0.5% black or African American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 2.6% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.2% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 31.4% were German, 13.1% were Irish, 10.8% were American, and 10.6% were English.

Of the 11,329 households, 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 28.4% were non-families, and 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.29. The median age was 35.4 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $47,697 and the median income for a family was $53,769. Males had a median income of $36,405 versus $29,652 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,254. About 7.6% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.

Amish community
The Amish (Swiss Amish) community in Daviess County, established in 1868, had a total population of 4,855 people (in 29 congregations) in 2017 or 14.6% of the county's population, stretching along the eastern side of the county from Alfordsville, to Cannelburg and Montgomery to Odon.

City

 * Washington

Towns

 * Alfordsville
 * Cannelburg
 * Elnora
 * Montgomery
 * Odon
 * Plainville

Census-designated place

 * Raglesville

Other unincorporated places

 * Black Oak
 * Capehart
 * Cornettsville
 * Corning
 * Epsom
 * Farlen
 * Glendale
 * Graham
 * Hudsonville
 * Jordan
 * Maysville
 * Pennyville
 * South Washington

Townships

 * Barr
 * Bogard
 * Elmore
 * Harrison
 * Madison
 * Reeve
 * Steele
 * Van Buren
 * Veale
 * Washington

Government
The county government is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by the Constitution of Indiana, and by the Indiana Code. The county council is the legislative branch of the county government and controls spending and revenue collection in the county. Representatives are elected from county districts. The council members serve four-year terms. They are responsible for setting salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council also has limited authority to impose local taxes, in the form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes.

A board of commissioners constitutes the county's executive body. Commissioners are elected county-wide, in staggered four-year terms. One commissioner serves as president. The board executes the council's legislative acts, collects revenue, and manages the county's government functions.

The county maintains a small claims court that can handle some civil cases. The judge on the court is elected to a term of four years and must be a member of the Indiana Bar Association. The judge is assisted by a constable who is also elected to a four-year term. In some cases, court decisions can be appealed to the state level circuit court.

The county has other elected offices, including sheriff, coroner, auditor, treasurer, recorder, surveyor, and circuit court clerk. Each of these elected officers serves a term of four years and oversees a different part of county government. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare party affiliations and to be residents of the county.

Each township has a trustee who administers rural fire protection and ambulance service, provides poor relief, manages cemetery care, and performs farm assessment, among other duties. The trustee is assisted in these duties by a three-member township board. The trustees and board members are elected to four-year terms.

Daviess County is part of Indiana's 8th congressional district; Indiana Senate districts 39 and 48; and Indiana House of Representatives districts 45, 63 and 64.

Political culture
Daviess County is a Republican stronghold in presidential elections and is consistently one of the most Republican counties in Indiana, giving John McCain 67% of the vote in 2008 and Mitt Romney nearly 75% of the vote in 2012. Donald Trump nearly won 80% of the vote in 2020.

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Crawford County, Indiana

Crawford County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2020, the population was 10,526. The county seat is English.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 308.72 sqmi, of which 305.64 sqmi (or 99.00%) is land and 3.08 sqmi (or 1.00%) is water. Much like the rest of South Central Indiana, the terrain of Crawford County is primarily made up of wooded hills, many of them steep.

Cities and towns

 * Alton
 * English
 * Leavenworth
 * Marengo
 * Milltown

Unincorporated areas

 * Beechwood
 * Carefree
 * Curby
 * Eckerty
 * Fredonia
 * Grantsburg
 * Mifflin
 * Riceville
 * Riddle
 * Sulphur
 * Taswell
 * West Fork
 * Wickliffe

Townships

 * Boone
 * Jennings
 * Johnson
 * Liberty
 * Ohio
 * Patoka
 * Sterling
 * Union
 * Whiskey Run

Transit

 * Southern Indiana Transit System

Major highways

 * I-64.svg Interstate 64
 * indiana 37.svg Indiana State Road 37
 * indiana 62.svg Indiana State Road 62
 * indiana 64.svg Indiana State Road 64
 * indiana 66.svg Indiana State Road 66
 * indiana 145.svg Indiana State Road 145
 * indiana 164.svg Indiana State Road 164
 * indiana 237.svg Indiana State Road 237

Adjacent counties

 * Orange County (north)
 * Washington County (northeast)
 * Harrison County (east)
 * Meade County, Kentucky (south)
 * Perry County (southwest/CT Boundary)
 * Dubois County (west)

National protected area

 * Hoosier National Forest (part)

History
Crawford County was formed on January 5, 1818, from land in the Harrison, Orange, and Perry counties, prompted by a petition of what would become of Crawford County's population. Some say it was named for William H. Crawford, who was U.S. Treasury Secretary in 1818. Others say it was named for Col. William Crawford, who fought in the French and Indian War and Revolutionary War, and who was burned and scalped by Indians in 1782 in what is now Wyandot County, Ohio. The county seat was in Leavenworth for several decades but eventually moved to English.

Bands of "White Caps" terrorized the county in the late 1880s, according to a report by Attorney General Louis T. Michener. Blacks and others they disliked were forced out; victims, both male and female, were severely whipped.

Climate and weather
In recent years, average temperatures in English have ranged from a low of 21 °F in January to a high of 88 °F in July. Although, a record low of -31 °F was recorded in January 1977 and a record high of 104 °F was recorded in July 1983. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 3.13 in in October to 5.06 in in May.

Government
The county government is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by the Constitution of Indiana, and by the Indiana Code.

County Council: The county council is the fiscal branch of the county government and controls all the spending and revenue collection in the county. Representatives are elected from county districts. The council members serve four-year terms. They are responsible for setting salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council also has limited authority to impose local taxes, in the form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes.

Board of Commissioners: The executive body of the county is made of a board of commissioners. The commissioners are elected county-wide, in staggered terms, and each serves a four-year term. One of the commissioners, typically the most senior, serves as president. The commissioners are charged with executing the acts legislated by the council, collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government.

Court: The county maintains a small claims court that can handle some civil cases. The judge on the court is elected to a term of four years and must be a member of the Indiana Bar Association. The judge is assisted by a constable who is also elected to a four-year term. In some cases, court decisions can be appealed to the state level circuit court.

County Officials: The county has several other elected offices, including sheriff, coroner, auditor, treasurer, recorder, surveyor, and circuit court clerk. Each of these elected officers serves a term of four years and oversees a different part of county government. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare a party affiliation and to be residents of the county.

Crawford County is part of Indiana's 8th congressional district and is represented in Congress by Republican Larry Bucshon. It is also part of Indiana Senate district 47 and Indiana House of Representatives district 73.

Demographics
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 10,713 people, 4,303 households, and 2,991 families residing in the county. The population density was 35.1 PD/sqmi. There were 5,520 housing units at an average density of 18.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 97.4% white, 0.4% American Indian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.6% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 23.8% were German, 17.4% were Irish, 13.4% were American, and 8.7% were English.

Of the 4,303 households, 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.6% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.5% were non-families, and 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 2.95. The median age was 41.8 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $47,697 and the median income for a family was $46,073. Males had a median income of $36,465 versus $26,005 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,598. About 17.4% of families and 18.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.0% of those under age 18 and 15.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Clark County, Indiana

Clark County is a county in the U.S. state of Indiana, located directly across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. At the 2020 census, the population was 121,093. The county seat is Jeffersonville. Clark County is part of the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY–IN Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Clark County lies on the north bank of the Ohio River. A significant gateway to the state of Indiana, Clark County's settlement began in 1783. The state of Virginia rewarded General George Rogers Clark and his regiment for their victorious capture of Forts Kaskaskia, Cahokia, and Vincennes from the British, by granting them 150000 acre of land. A small portion of this land, 1000 acre, became known as Clarksville, the first authorized American settlement in the Northwest Territory, founded the next year in 1784.

Clark County was formed on February 3, 1801, with territory annexed from Knox, the first county formed in the Territory in 1790. This original area in Clark County was subsequently altered and reduced with the formation of other counties: Harrison (1808), Franklin, Jefferson, and Wayne (1811), Switzerland and Washington (1814), Jackson and Ripley (1816), Jennings (1817), Crawford and Randolph (1818), Fayette and Floyd (1819), Scott (1820), Union (1821), Decatur and Rush (1822).

The first county seat was established in Springville, on April 7, 1801. Jeffersonville was platted in 1802, and on June 9 the Territorial Governor (William Henry Harrison) ordered that it be regarded as the county seat. However, on December 14, 1810, the seat designation was given to Charlestown, which retained the designation until 1873, when on September 23 the Jefforsonville mayor (Luther Warder) successfully campaigned for the county seat's return.

Clark County was a hotbed for antislavery sentiment during the territorial period. In 1807, citizens petitioned Congress to uphold the legal prohibition of slavery established in the Northwest Ordinance in response to efforts by Harrison and his supporters to have the prohibition repealed. Many settlers were Quakers who had migrated from North Carolina to escape the oppressive conditions of the slave states and did not want to see slavery be established in Indiana.

From its beginning Clark County's history, culture and growth have been linked to the development of the river. Early nineteenth-century steamboats transported goods to the upper Ohio, providing opportunities for commercial and industrial growth in the county. In 1832, James Howard founded the Howard shipyards making Clark County a leader in shipbuilding.

The railroad brought further economic growth. The Monon line spanned from New Albany to Chicago, and the Jeffersonville, Madison, and Indianapolis Railroad provided Clark County and southern Indiana with access to the northern trading centers of Indianapolis and Chicago.

Industries locating to Clark County during the nineteenth century included the Louisville Cement Company in Speed, Indiana and the Ford Plate Glass Company established in Jeffersonville in 1876.

During the 1920s, Clark County attracted the Colgate-Palmolive Company to the Clarksville Riverfront. Colgate purchased the former Indiana Reformatory building in 1923. The company rehabilitated and adapted the building for its dedication in 1924. It stayed in business until early 2008.

During World War II the county prospered. The federal government began the Indiana Arsenal near Charlestown in 1940. Producing smokeless powder for the war effort, the arsenal employed up to 20,000. Howard shipyards was commissioned by the Navy to produce landing craft. Later Howard shipyards reorganized as Jeffersonville Boat and Machine Company (Jeffboat) — a current major employer (1991).

When the war ended, the county experienced significant residential and commercial growth, aided by the 1956 Interstate Act. The improved access provided by Interstate 65 encouraged additional subdivisions and shopping centers.

Clark County history has been closely associated with the development of the Ohio River. From its beginnings, Clark County relied on the river for economic opportunities. Clark County has diversified its economic base, lessened its dependency on the river, and continues to develop in new directions. However, the county still looks to the river as one link to its significant pioneer heritage.

Geography
Clark County lies on the east edge of Indiana; its eastern border abuts the northern border of the state of Kentucky (across the Ohio River). The terrain is low rolling hills, with the area either devoted to agriculture or urban development. The west part of the county is carved with drainages. The highest point on the terrain is a ridge WNW of Henryville near the border with Scott County, at 1,030 ft ASL.

According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 376.45 sqmi, of which 372.86 sqmi (or 99.05%) is land and 3.60 sqmi (or 0.96%) is water.

Adjacent counties

 * Scott County – north
 * Jefferson County – northeast
 * Trimble County, Kentucky – northeast
 * Oldham County, Kentucky – east
 * Jefferson County, Kentucky – south
 * Floyd County – southwest
 * Washington County – west

Cities

 * Charlestown
 * Jeffersonville

Towns

 * Borden
 * Clarksville
 * Sellersburg
 * Utica

Census-designated places

 * Henryville
 * Memphis
 * New Washington

Unincorporated places
Source:

 * Arctic Springs
 * Belknap
 * Bennettsville
 * Bethlehem
 * Black Diamond
 * Blue Lick
 * Broom Hill
 * Carwood
 * Cementville
 * Clarke
 * Dallas
 * Dyeton
 * Floyd
 * Hamburg
 * Haussdale
 * Henze
 * Hibernia
 * Hughes
 * Longview Beach
 * Marysville
 * Nabb
 * New Market
 * Oak Park
 * Otisco
 * Otto
 * Prairie Crossing
 * Prather
 * Pulltight
 * River Ridge
 * Rockford
 * Solon
 * Speed
 * St Joseph
 * Starlight
 * Sunset Village
 * Underwood
 * Watson
 * Wilson

Extinct towns

 * Andalusia
 * Claysburg
 * Oregon
 * Port Fulton
 * Springville

Townships

 * Bethlehem
 * Carr
 * Charlestown
 * Jeffersonville
 * Monroe
 * Oregon
 * Owen
 * Silver Creek
 * Union
 * Utica
 * Washington
 * Wood

Transit

 * Transit Authority of River City

Major highways

 * I-65.svg Interstate 65
 * I-265.svg Interstate 265
 * US 31.svg U.S. Route 31
 * indiana 3.svg State Road 3
 * indiana 60.svg State Road 60
 * indiana 62.svg State Road 62
 * indiana 160.svg State Road 160
 * indiana 265.svg State Road 265
 * indiana 362.svg State Road 362

Airport

 * KJVY – Clark Regional Airport

Climate and weather
In recent years, average temperatures in Jeffersonville have ranged from a low of 25 °F in January to a high of 87 °F in July, although a record low of -22 °F was recorded in January 1994 and a record high of 107 °F was recorded in July 1936. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.79 in in October to 4.88 in in May.

Two towns in Clark County, Marysville and Henryville suffered major damage during the tornado outbreak of March 2–3, 2012.

Government
For most of its history, Clark County was a Democratic-leaning county, its politics more in line with neighboring Kentucky than Indiana. However, the county voted for the national winner in all but 2 elections from 1924 to 2004 (1952, 1968). Since the start of the second millennium, the county has trended strongly Republican, moving away from its previous near-bellwether status.

The county government is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by the Constitution of Indiana, and by the Indiana Code.

County Council

The seven-member county council is the legislative branch of the county government and controls all the spending and revenue collection in the county. Four representatives are elected from county districts, and three are elected at large. The council members serve four-year terms. They are responsible for setting salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council also has limited authority to impose local taxes, in the form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes.

Board of Commissioners

The executive body of the county is made of a board of commissioners. The commissioners are elected county-wide, in staggered terms, and each serves a four-year term. One of the commissioners, typically the most senior, serves as president. The commissioners are charged with executing the acts legislated by the council, collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government.

Courts

The Clark County Judicial System consists of 8 Courts:
 * Clark Circuit Court (Judge Daniel Moore)
 * Clark Superior Court #1 (Judge Vicki Carmichael)
 * Clark Superior Court #2 (Judge Jerome Jacobi)
 * Clark Superior Court #3 (Judge Joe P. Weber)
 * Jeffersonville City Court – Office Expired December 31, 2015
 * Charlestown City Court (Judge George Waters)
 * Clarksville Town Court (Judge Samuel Gwin)
 * Sellersburg Town Court (Judge Thomas Lowe)

By statute, the Circuit and Superior Courts have unlimited jurisdiction with the power to hear civil and criminal cases. City and Town Courts have jurisdiction to hear Ordinance violations and misdemeanor prosecutions, as well as civil actions where the amount in controversy does not exceed five hundred dollars ($500). Judgments in the City and Town Courts may be appealed de novo to the Clark Circuit Court. In addition, Clark Superior Court #3 maintains a Small Claims Docket. Local Rules of Practice may also limit the ability of a Court to hear certain cases. Judgments in other Courts may be appealed to the Indiana Court of appeals or the Indiana Supreme Court.

The Circuit and Superior Court Judges are assisted by 3 Magistrates, who are appointed and serve at the direction of the elected Judges.

The Circuit and Superior Court Judges are elected on a partisan basis, must reside within the county, and serve six-year terms. The City and Town Court Judges are elected to four-year terms on a partisan basis, and must reside within the City/Town.

Felony and Misdemeanor prosecutions are filed by the Prosecuting Attorney, who is elected on a partisan basis, must reside within the county, and serves a term of four years. The current Prosecuting Attorney, Steven D. Stewart, has been in Office since 1989.

County officials

The county has several other elected offices, including prosecuting attorney, sheriff, coroner, auditor, treasurer, recorder, surveyor, and circuit court clerk. These officers are elected to four-year terms. Members elected to county government positions must declare a party affiliation and be residents of the county.

Elected county officials
Clark County is part of Indiana's 9th congressional district and is represented in Congress by Republican Trey Hollingsworth.; Indiana Senate districts 45 and 46; and Indiana House of Representatives districts 66, 70, 71, 72 and 73.

Due to decadal redistricting and the 2022 general election, Clark County is now represented in the Indiana State General Assembly by District 45 Senator Chris Garten, District 66 Representative Zach Payne, District 70 Representative Karen Engleman, and District 71 Representative Rita Fleming.

The Clark County Council has 5 elected officials (as of May 2018). The Clark County Council of 2019 includes:

 * Barbara Hollis (District 1)
 * Janne Newland (District 2)
 * Brittney Ferree (District 3)
 * Steve Doherty (District 4)
 * David Abbott (at-large)
 * John Miller (at-large)
 * Kevin Vissing (at-large)
 * R. Scott Lewis (Attorney)

The three elected Clark County Commissioners are (as of 2019):
 * Jack Coffman
 * Connie Sellers
 * Bryan Glover

Other county office holders as determined by the 2022 general election:

 * Prosecutor: Jeremy Mull
 * Sheriff: Scottie Maples
 * Clerk: Ryan Lynch
 * Auditor: Danny Yost
 * Treasurer: Monty Snelling
 * Recorder: Steve Gill
 * Assessor: Butch Love
 * Surveyor: David Ruckman

Demographics
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 110,232 people, 44,248 households, and 29,474 families in the county. The population density was 295.6 /mi2. There were 47,776 housing units at an average density of 128.1 /mi2. The racial makeup of the county was 87.1% white, 6.9% black or African American, 0.8% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 2.6% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.9% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 24.3% were German, 15.0% were Irish, 13.0% were American, and 9.8% were English.

Of the 44,248 households, 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.4% were non-families, and 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age was 37.9 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $47,697 and the median income for a family was $58,090. Males had a median income of $43,053 versus $32,361 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,592. About 9.0% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.9% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
There are three public school districts and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis that serve Clark County. The county is also served by two colleges that offer associate and bachelor's degrees.

Public school districts
Clarksville Community School Corp.

 * Clarksville Senior High School
 * Clarksville Middle School
 * Greenacres Elementary School
 * George Rogers Clark Elementary School (Closed 05/2010)

West Clark Community School Corp.

 * Silver Creek High School
 * Borden Jr/Sr High School
 * Henryville Jr/Sr High School
 * Silver Creek Middle School
 * Borden Elementary School
 * Henryville Elementary School
 * Silver Creek Elementary School

Greater Clark County Schools

 * Charlestown Senior High School
 * Jeffersonville High School
 * New Washington High School
 * Charlestown Middle School
 * New Washington Middle School
 * Parkview Middle School
 * River Valley Middle School
 * Bridgepoint Elementary School
 * Maple Elementary School
 * New Washington Elementary School
 * Northaven Elementary School
 * Parkwood Elementary School
 * Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
 * Jonathan Jennings Elementary School
 * Riverside Elementary School
 * Spring Hill Elementary School
 * Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
 * Utica Elementary School
 * Wilson Elementary School
 * Options Alternative School
 * Corden Porter School

Private schools

 * Archdiocese of Indianapolis
 * Our Lady of Providence Junior-Senior High School
 * St. Anthony of Padua Elementary School(K–7)
 * Sacred Heart of Jesus (PK–8)
 * St. John Paul II School(K–8)

Colleges and universities

 * Ivy Tech State College (Non-profit)
 * Mid-America College of Funeral Services (Non-profit)
 * Ottawa University – Jeffersonville (Non-Profit)

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Cass County, Indiana

Cass County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 United States Census, its population was 37,870. The county seat is Logansport. Cass County comprises the Logansport, IN Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Cass County was formed in 1828. It is named for Gen. Lewis Cass, 2nd Territorial Governor of Michigan and later U.S. Secretary of War under President Andrew Jackson.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 414.85 sqmi of which 412.16 sqmi (or 99.35%) is land and 2.69 sqmi (or 0.65%) is water. The Wabash River flows westward through the county, and is joined by the Eel River in Logansport.

Adjacent counties

 * Fulton County - north
 * Miami County - east
 * Howard County - south
 * Carroll County - southwest
 * White County - west
 * Pulaski County - northwest

City

 * Logansport

Towns

 * Galveston
 * Onward
 * Royal Center
 * Walton

Census-designated place

 * Grissom AFB (mostly in Miami Co.)

Unincorporated places

 * Adamsboro
 * Anoka
 * Clymers
 * Deacon
 * Dunkirk
 * Georgetown
 * Hoover
 * Lake Cicott
 * Lewisburg
 * Lincoln
 * Lucerne
 * Metea
 * Miami Bend
 * New Waverly
 * Potawatomi Point
 * Twelve Mile
 * Young America

Extinct towns

 * Circleville
 * Taberville (absorbed into Logansport)
 * Kenneth

Townships

 * Adams
 * Bethlehem
 * Boone
 * Clay
 * Clinton
 * Deer Creek
 * Eel
 * Harrison
 * Jackson
 * Jefferson
 * Miami
 * Noble
 * Tipton
 * Washington

Transit

 * Cass Area Transit

Major highways

 * US 24.svg U.S. Route 24
 * US 35.svg U.S. Route 35
 * indiana 16.svg Indiana State Road 16
 * indiana 17.svg Indiana State Road 17
 * indiana 18.svg Indiana State Road 18
 * indiana 25.svg Indiana State Road 25
 * indiana 29.svg Indiana State Road 29
 * indiana 218.svg Indiana State Road 218

Railroads

 * Norfolk Southern Railway
 * Winamac Southern Railroad
 * Logansport and Eel River Shortline Company
 * Toledo, Peoria and Western Railway

Climate and weather
In recent years, average temperatures in Logansport have ranged from a low of 14 °F in January to a high of 85 °F in July, although a record low of -24 °F was recorded in January 1985 and a record high of 104 °F was recorded in June 1988. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.53 in in February to 3.89 in in June.

Government
The county government is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by the Constitution of Indiana, and by the Indiana Code.

County Council: The legislative branch of the county government; controls spending and revenue collection in the county. Representatives are elected to four-year terms from county districts. They are responsible for setting salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council has limited authority to impose local taxes, in the form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes.

Board of Commissioners: The executive body of the county; commissioners are elected county-wide to staggered four-year terms. One commissioner serves as president. The commissioners execute acts legislated by the council, collect revenue, and manage the day-to-day functions of the county government.

Court: The county maintains a small claims court that can handle some civil cases. The judge on the court is elected to four-year terms, and must be a member of the Indiana Bar Association. The judge is assisted by a constable who is also elected to a four-year term. In some cases, court decisions can be appealed to the state level circuit court.

County Officials: The county has several other elected offices, including sheriff, coroner, auditor, treasurer, recorder, surveyor, and circuit court clerk. They are elected to four-year terms. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare a party affiliation and to be residents of the county.

Most of Cass County is in Indiana's 4th congressional district; the extreme eastern edge is part of Indiana's 2nd congressional district. It is also part of Indiana Senate district 18 and Indiana House of Representatives districts 16 and 24.

Demographics
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 38,966 people, 14,858 households, and 10,144 families in the county. The population density was 94.5 PD/sqmi. There were 16,474 housing units at an average density of 40.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 88.2% white, 1.5% black or African American, 1.1% Asian, 0.5% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 7.0% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 12.6% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 24.0% were German, 15.0% were American, 11.8% were Irish, and 9.0% were English.

Of the 14,858 households, 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.7% were non-families, and 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.08. The median age was 38.7 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $47,697 and the median income for a family was $49,873. Males had a median income of $37,823 versus $26,938 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,562. About 9.8% of families and 14.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.7% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.

2020 Census
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 37,870 people.

Notable people

 * Rollie Zeider (1883–1967), major league baseball player (1910–1918); born in Hoover.
 * Film actor Greg Kinnear was born in Logansport.
 * Cpl. Humberto Sanchez (1998–2021) a U.S. Marine who was among the 13 service members killed in the 2021 Bombing of the Kabul Hamid Karzai International Airport.

Education
Public schools in Cass County are administered by the Logansport Community School Corporation, the Pioneer Regional School Corporation and the Southeastern School Corporation.

High Schools and Middle Schools

 * 6th Grade Academy
 * Lewis Cass High School
 * Logansport Junior High School
 * Logansport High School
 * Pioneer Junior – Senior High School

Elementary Schools

 * Columbia Elementary School
 * Fairview Elementary School
 * Franklin Elementary School
 * Galveston Elementary School
 * Landis Elementary School
 * Pioneer Elementary School
 * Thompson Elementary School

title: Cass County, Indiana


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Carroll County, Indiana

Carroll County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 20,306. The county seat is Delphi.

Carroll County is part of the Lafayette, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
In 1787, the fledgling United States defined the Northwest Territory, which included the area of present-day Indiana. In 1800, Congress separated Ohio from the Northwest Territory, designating the rest of the land as the Indiana Territory. President Thomas Jefferson chose William Henry Harrison as the territory's first governor, and Vincennes was established as the territorial capital. After the Michigan Territory was separated and the Illinois Territory was formed, Indiana was reduced to its current size and geography. By December 1816, the Indiana Territory was admitted to the Union as a state.

Starting in 1794, Native American titles to Indiana lands were extinguished by usurpation, purchase, or war and treaty. The United States acquired land from the Native Americans in the treaty of St. Mary's in 1818, which included most of the future county, and in 1826 the Treaty of Mississinewas made more area available for settlement. These two treaties resolved the occupation issue for the future Carroll County.

White people had been living in the future Carroll County area since 1824 and their numbers increased rapidly in the next few years. Accordingly, Carroll County was authorized by the state legislature on January 17, 1828; it was named for Charles Carroll, the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence, who died in 1832. The first commissioners began organizing the county government on April 28 of that year and determined to site the county seat at land donated by William Wilson. The name 'Carrollton' was first suggested for the new community, but at the suggestion of General Samuel Milroy, 'Delphi' was selected instead.

The Wabash and Erie Canal, built through the county in 1840 and operating until the early 1870s, is among the county's most significant historical legacies.

Courthouse
The first county courthouse was built in 1831. It was replaced by a brick structure in 1856. The 730-pound bell from the first courthouse was made in Cincinnati in 1836 and given by Sheriff Samuel Davis Gresham and was used in the second courthouse until 1916. While the bell was in transit to Lafayette by boat, the boat sank. The bell was recovered from the Ohio River, and was sold, but was returned to Carroll County in 1967.

The current Carroll County courthouse was designed by Jaxson Cowell of Indianapolis, who also designed the Spencer County courthouse. It was constructed by A. E. Kemmer at a cost of about $250,000 from 1916 to 1917. The exterior is understated, but the interior is surprisingly elaborate, including a stained glass dome over a mosaic tile floor.

Geography
The Wabash River flows southwestward from Cass County through the upper part of Carroll County, exiting into Tippecanoe County. The Tippecanoe River flows southward through the county's upper west edge, also exiting into Tippecanoe County, where it merges with the Wabash shortly after leaving Carroll County's border. Wildcat Creek drains the south part of Carroll County, flowing westward into Tippecanoe to merge with the Wabash there.

The terrain of Carroll County was heavily wooded at the start, but now the flat areas are cleared and devoted to agriculture or urban development, with only the drainage areas still wooded. The highest point on the terrain (830 ft ASL) is the county's SE corner.

According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 375.02 sqmi, of which 372.22 sqmi (or 99.25%) is land and 2.80 sqmi (or 0.75%) is water.

Adjacent counties

 * Cass County − northeast
 * Howard County − east
 * Clinton County − south
 * Tippecanoe County − southwest
 * White County − northwest

City

 * Delphi (county seat)

Towns

 * Burlington
 * Camden
 * Flora
 * Yeoman

Unincorporated communities

 * Adams Mill
 * Bringhurst
 * Burrows
 * Carrollton
 * Cutler
 * Deer Creek
 * Lexington
 * Lockport
 * Ockley
 * Owasco
 * Patton
 * Pittsburg
 * Prince William
 * Pyrmont
 * Radnor
 * Rockfield
 * Sharon
 * Terrace Bay
 * Wheeling

Townships

 * Adams
 * Burlington
 * Carrollton
 * Clay
 * Deer Creek
 * Democrat
 * Jackson
 * Jefferson
 * Liberty
 * Madison
 * Monroe
 * Rock Creek
 * Tippecanoe
 * Washington

Major highways

 * [[Image:US 421.svg|20px]] U.S. Route 421
 * [[Image:indiana 18.svg|20px]] Indiana State Road 18
 * [[Image:indiana 22.svg|20px]] Indiana State Road 22
 * [[Image:indiana 25.svg|20px]] Indiana State Road 25
 * [[Image:indiana 29.svg|20px]] Indiana State Road 29
 * [[Image:indiana 39.svg|20px]] Indiana State Road 39
 * [[Image:indiana 75.svg|20px]] Indiana State Road 75
 * [[Image:indiana 218.svg|20px]] Indiana State Road 218

Railroads

 * Norfolk Southern Railway
 * Winamac Southern Railway

Climate and weather
In recent years, average temperatures in Delphi have ranged from a low of 17 °F in January to a high of 86 °F in July, although a record low of -25 °F was recorded in January 1963 and a record high of 107 °F was recorded in July 1954. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.94 in in February to 4.16 in in July.

Government
The county government is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by the Constitution of Indiana, and by the Indiana Code.

County Council: The legislative branch of the county government; controls spending and revenue collection in the county. Representatives are elected to four-year terms from county districts. They set salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council has limited authority to impose local taxes, in the form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes.

Board of Commissioners: The executive body of the county; commissioners are elected county-wide to staggered four-year terms. One commissioner serves as president. The commissioners execute acts legislated by the council, collect revenue, and manage the county government.

Court: The county maintains a small claims court that handles civil cases. The judge on the court is elected to a term of four years and must be a member of the Indiana Bar Association. The judge is assisted by a constable who is also elected to a four-year term. In some cases, court decisions can be appealed to the state level circuit court.

County Officials: The county has other elected offices, including sheriff, coroner, auditor, treasurer, recorder, surveyor, and circuit court clerk. These officers are elected to four-year terms. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare a party affiliation and to be residents of the county.

Carroll County is part of Indiana's 4th congressional district and is represented by Jim Baird in the United States Congress. It is also part of Indiana Senate district 7 and Indiana House of Representatives district 24.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 20,155 people, 7,900 households, and 5,678 families in the county. The population density was 54.1 PD/sqmi. There were 9,472 housing units at an average density of 25.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 96.8% white, 0.2% American Indian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.1% Asian, 1.7% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.5% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 29.7% were German, 14.7% were American, 12.6% were Irish, and 8.8% were English.

Of the 7,900 households, 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 7.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 28.1% were non-families, and 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.98. The median age was 40.9 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $47,697 and the median income for a family was $60,420. Males had a median income of $46,241 versus $29,541 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,163. About 6.1% of families and 9.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.0% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 20,306 people

Education
Public schools in Carroll County are administered by the following school districts:
 * Carroll Consolidated School District
 * Delphi Community School Corporation
 * Rossville Consolidated School District
 * Twin Lakes School Corporation

High schools and middle schools
 * Delphi Community High School
 * Delphi Community Middle School
 * Carroll Consolidated School

Elementary schools
 * Carroll Elementary School
 * Delphi Community Elementary School

title: Carroll County, Indiana


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Brown County, Indiana

Brown County is a county in Indiana which in 2020 had a population of 15,475. The county seat (and only incorporated town) is Nashville.

History

The United States acquired the land from the Native Americans, part of which forms the southwest section of what is now Brown County, in the 1809 treaty of Fort Wayne. By the treaty of St. Mary's in 1818 considerably more territory became property of the government and this included the future Brown County area. No settler was allowed in the area until the government survey was completed in 1820. The first white man known to arrive was a German, Johann Schoonover, who lived for a short time on the creek later named for him to trade with the Native Americans, about 1820. In that same year William Elkins, the first pioneer, built a log cabin and cleared land in the area. In the 1850s Elkins was recorded as having settled in the future Van Buren Township, and the settlement that grew up around him was known as Elkinsville.

The earliest pioneers came from Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and the Carolinas. They crossed the Ohio River and traveled north on narrow Indian trails through dense hardwood forest with wagons drawn by oxen. Many made their way to Bloomington, then east to hilly country, or they reached Jackson County and came north into future Brown County on the Sparks Ferry Road, or west from Columbus in Bartholomew County. Pioneers who had settled on lowland near Columbus came to the hills to escape malaria. Others deliberately chose the hills having lived in mountains before they made the trip to Indiana in search of new land. By 1830 an estimated 150 settlers had arrived; the United States census of 1840 reported 2,364 people.

By 1828 the Indiana State Legislature had divided the land of present-day Brown County between Monroe, Jackson, and Bartholomew counties. In 1835 settlers presented a petition to the Legislature requesting a new county. On February 4, 1836, both the House and Senate passed a bill providing for the formation from western Bartholomew, eastern Monroe, and northern Jackson counties of a county to be named for Gen. Jacob Brown, who defeated the British at the Battle of Sackett's Harbor in the War of 1812. The county covers a nominal 320 sqmi, measuring a surveyed 16 mi from east to west and 20 mi from north to south.

In August 1836, the land was divided into five townships of Jackson, Hamblen, Washington, Johnson, and Van Buren. Nashville, then known as Jacksonburg, was chosen as the county seat. Banner C. Brummett was appointed County Agent to lay out Nashville in lots to be sold at auction. It was expected that money from the sale would help pay expenses of the county government. The lots sold very slowly, for pioneers had little money, and funds were short for a number of years. In 1837 a log court house and jail were built. They were built on the same lots on which the present court house and log jail stand. Nashville, at that time, consisted of a cluster of log cabins and 75 people.

The country was wild in 1836; bears, panthers, and wolves were plentiful. The wolves were so numerous that the Commissioners paid $1 for every wolf pelt brought to them. Settlers lived a rugged pioneer type of life for many years. Their cabins and small settlements were mere niches in the great forest that covered hills and valleys.

By the time Nashville was incorporated in 1872, water-powered grist mills and sawmills were scattered over the county. Each village served its own locality with at least one general store, a blacksmith shop, a church and a post office. A doctor, sometimes more than one, lived in almost every village. In 1881 there were 20 doctors in the county, and 37 churches - Methodist, United Brethren, Baptist, Presbyterian, and New Light. There were many immigrants in Brown County at this time, including immigrants from England, Wales, Germany, and elsewhere. Two of the Presbyterian churches in the county had congregations that consisted entirely of Presbyterians of Scottish descent who came to America from County Down and County Antrim in the northeastern part of Ireland, in what has since become Northern Ireland. These immigrants were referred to by the rest of the community as being "Scots-Irish", however they referred to themselves as "Ulstermen" and "Irish Presbyterians." Money continued to be scarce and much business was conducted by the barter system. The first schools were built of logs, but by 1872 one-room frame school houses dotted the county; in 1900 there were 73.

People farmed but they depended on forest products for cash. Lumber was taken to Indianapolis, also tan bark, cross ties, hoop poles, and barrel staves. The trees were cut recklessly and this led to deep trouble. Since there was not enough farmland on the ridge tops and in the creek bottoms, trees were eliminated on the sides of hills. Wheat and other crops were planted, and erosion became a significant problem. By 1900, soil was so completely washed from hillsides and creek bottoms that crops could not be grown. Poverty was widespread and people began to leave the county in droves. Cabins all over the hills and valleys stood empty. In 1890, 10,308 people lived in Brown County. By 1930 only 5,168 remained. Not until 1980 did the population exceed the 1890 figure.

In 1900, villages were still the centers of Brown County life. Travel by horseback, wagon, or carriage was exceedingly limited due to deeply rutted, rocky roads. There were people in remote areas who never made a trip to Nashville during their lives. Many a family's only contact with the outside world was a salesman's weekly visit with his horse and wagon. As a result, the pioneer way of life continued long after other counties had adopted a new pattern of living.

In 1905 the Illinois Central Railroad built a line from Indianapolis to Effingham, Illinois. The line ran from Morgantown across the southwest corner of Jackson Township. Helmsburg was the main station. Two trains a day from Indianapolis, and two from Effingham, brought freight, mail, and passengers. Horse drawn hacks took people and wagons transported mail and freight from the station to Nashville.

The first cars appeared in Nashville in 1913. Their use was strictly limited because of the poor roads and because of the widespread belief, peculiar to Brown County, that cars were both autonomous and maleficent. By necessity as the number of cars increased, county roads were gradually improved. By 1934 State Road 135 north from Nashville to Morgantown had been built and in that year was hard surfaced. State Road 46 between Bloomington and Nashville was worked on extensively until it was considered one of the best gravel roads in the state. Some years later it was hard surfaced.

In 1907, artist T. C. Steele built a studio near Belmont in rural Brown County and Adolph Shulz came to Nashville and thus began the Brown County Art Colony. Will Vawter, V.J. Cariani, Marie Goth, C. Curry Bohn, Dale Bessire and others moved to Nashville. The Brown County Art Gallery was opened in 1926. In 1954 a larger gallery was built on East Main Street, and an Art Guild established a gallery in the old Minor House on Van Buren Street. Nashville continues to be an art center and tourist attraction.

Brown County State Park opened in 1931 offering many advantages: a lodge, cabins for rent, picnic areas, a swimming pool, and miles of trails. And at present there is Yellowwood State Forest, the Hoosier National Forest, Lake Monroe and Lake Lemon.

Geography
Unlike much of Indiana with its low rolling hills, the terrain of Brown County is rugged and hilly, with the drainage areas filled with brush, undergrowth, or trees. The county's highest point (1,058 ft ASL) is Weed Patch Hill, the third-highest prominence in the state.

According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 316.63 sqmi, of which 311.98 sqmi (or 98.53%) is land and 4.65 sqmi (or 1.47%) is water. Brown County is tied with Benton County as the least densely populated county in Indiana. Brown County has by far the highest concentration of forested land of any of Indiana's 92 counties with nearly 90% coverage and almost no large farms at all.

Adjacent counties

 * Johnson County - northeast
 * Bartholomew County - east
 * Jackson County - south
 * Monroe County - west
 * Morgan County - northwest

Incorporated community

 * Nashville (county seat)

Unincorporated communities

 * Bean Blossom
 * Belmont
 * Christiansburg
 * Cornelius
 * Elkinsville
 * Fruitdale
 * Gatesville
 * Gnaw Bone
 * Helmsburg
 * Mount Liberty
 * Needmore
 * Pikes Peak
 * Spearsville
 * Stone Head
 * Story
 * Taggart
 * Trevlac

Former communities
Oak Grove

Dollsberry Sources:
 * Beck
 * Beveridge
 * Buffalo
 * Cleona
 * Cooper
 * Gent
 * Kelp
 * Lock
 * Marble
 * Marshall
 * Ramelton
 * Sherman
 * Youno

Townships

 * Hamblen
 * Jackson
 * Van Buren
 * Washington

Census-designated place

 * Cordry Sweetwater Lakes

Major highways

 * [[Image:indiana 45.svg|30px]] Indiana State Road 45
 * [[Image:indiana 46.svg|30px]] Indiana State Road 46
 * [[Image:indiana 135.svg|30px]] Indiana State Road 135

Protected areas

 * Brown County State Park Brown County State Park
 * Cordry Sweetwater Conservancy District
 * Hoosier National Forest (part)
 * T. C. Steele State Historic Site
 * Yellowwood State Forest

Lakes

 * Lake Lemon
 * Monroe Lake

Climate and weather
In recent years, average temperatures in Nashville have ranged from a low of 19 °F in January to a high of 86 °F in July, although a record low of -21 °F was recorded in January 1985 and a record high of 110 °F was recorded in July 1936. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.66 in in January to 5.12 in in May.

Government
The county government is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by the Constitution of Indiana, and by the Indiana Code.

County Council: The legislative branch of the county government; controls spending and revenue collection in the county. Representatives are elected to four-year terms from county districts. They set salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council has limited authority to impose local taxes, in the form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes.

Board of Commissioners: The executive body of the county. Commissioners are elected county-wide to staggered four-year terms. One commissioner serves as president. The commissioners execute acts legislated by the council, collect revenue, and manage the county government.

Court: The county maintains a circuit court with jurisdiction to hear civil and criminal cases. The judge on the court is elected to a term of six years and must be an attorney licensed to practice in Indiana. The judge is assisted by a magistrate who is hired by the circuit court judge, not elected.

County Officials: The county has other elected offices, including sheriff, coroner, auditor, treasurer, recorder, surveyor, and circuit court clerk. These officers are elected to four-year terms.

Brown County is part of Indiana's 9th congressional district, Indiana Senate district 40 and Indiana House of Representatives districts 60 and 65.

2010 Census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 15,242 people, 6,199 households, and 4,444 families in the county. The population density was 48.9 PD/sqmi. There were 8,285 housing units at an average density of 26.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 97.6% white, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.3% black or African American, 0.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 27.2% were German, 13.1% were Irish, 11.6% were English, and 11.3% were American. Those citing "American" ancestry in Brown County are of overwhelmingly English extraction, however most English Americans identify simply as having American ancestry because their roots have been in North America for so long, in some cases since the 1600s.

Of the 6,199 households, 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 28.3% were non-families, and 23.6% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.85. The median age was 46.7 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $47,697 and the median income for a family was $56,911. Males had a median income of $42,269 versus $30,175 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,312. About 9.0% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Brown County, Indiana


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Boone County, Indiana

Boone County is a county in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of 2020, the population was 70,812. The county seat is Lebanon.

History
In 1787, the fledgling United States defined the Northwest Territory, which included the area of present-day Indiana. In 1800, Congress separated Ohio from the Northwest Territory, designating the rest of the land as the Indiana Territory. President Thomas Jefferson chose William Henry Harrison as the territory's first governor, and Vincennes was established as the territorial capital. After the Michigan Territory was separated and the Illinois Territory was formed, Indiana was reduced to its current size and geography. By December 1816 the Indiana Territory was admitted to the Union as a state.

Starting in 1794, Native American titles to Indiana lands were extinguished by usurpation, purchase, or war and treaty. The United States acquired land from the Native Americans in the 1809 treaty of Fort Wayne, and by the treaty of St. Mary's in 1818 considerably more territory became property of the government. This included the future Boone County, designating areas covered by the Delaware New Purchase.

Boone County was created by the state legislature on April 1, 1830, with Jamestown (which had been first settled that year) named as the initial county seat. The county was named for frontiersman Daniel Boone. The interim county commissioners met on May 1 of the following year to identify a permanent seat of government, which by law had to be within 2 mi of the county's center; the [future] city of Lebanon was selected to serve this purpose.

Geography
Boone County lies near the center of the state. It is 24 mi from east to west and 17.5 mi from north to south. It contains about 418.5 square miles (108,500 hectares), two-thirds of which is in cultivation. Its central position, excellent soil, and available water power have been in its favor. The highest point of the county (984 ft ASL) is a small hill 2 mi northeast of Lebanon. The upper part of the county is drained by Sugar Creek, flowing westward into Montgomery County; the southwest part of the county is drained by Big Raccoon Creek, also flowing west-southwestward into Montgomery. The southeast part of the county is drained by Eagle Creek and its tributaries, flowing southward into Marion County.

According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 423.25 sqmi, of which 422.91 sqmi (or 99.92%) is land and 0.34 sqmi (or 0.08%) is water.

Adjacent counties

 * Clinton County − north
 * Hamilton County − east
 * Marion County − southeast
 * Hendricks County − south
 * Montgomery County − west

Cities

 * Lebanon - county seat

Towns

 * Advance
 * Jamestown
 * Thorntown
 * Ulen
 * Whitestown
 * Zionsville

Unincorporated communities

 * Big Springs
 * Brendan Wood
 * Dover
 * Eagle Village
 * Eaglewood Estates
 * Elizaville
 * Fayette
 * Fox Hollow
 * Gadsden
 * Hazel College
 * Hazelrigg
 * Max
 * Mechanicsburg
 * Milledgeville
 * New Brunswick
 * Northfield
 * Northfield Village
 * Pike
 * Rosston
 * Royalton
 * Russell Lake
 * Shannondale (partial)
 * Stringtown
 * Terhune
 * The Woodlands
 * Ward
 * Waugh

Transit

 * Central Indiana Regional Transportation Authority

Major highways

 * [[Image:I-65.svg|20px]] Interstate 65
 * [[Image:I-74.svg|20px]] Interstate 74
 * [[Image:I-465.svg|20px]] Interstate 465
 * [[Image:I-865.svg|20px]] Interstate 865
 * [[Image:US 52.svg|20px]] U.S. Route 52
 * [[Image:US 136.svg|20px]] U.S. Route 136
 * [[Image:US 421.svg|20px]] U.S. Route 421
 * [[Image:indiana 32.svg|20px]] Indiana State Road 32
 * [[Image:indiana 38.svg|20px]] Indiana State Road 38
 * [[Image:indiana 39.svg|20px]] Indiana State Road 39
 * [[Image:indiana 47.svg|20px]] Indiana State Road 47
 * [[Image:indiana 75.svg|20px]] Indiana State Road 75
 * [[Image:indiana 234.svg|20px]] Indiana State Road 234
 * [[Image:indiana 267.svg|20px]] Indiana State Road 267

Airport

 * KTYQ - Indianapolis Executive Airport

Railroads

 * CSX Transportation

Education
Public schools in Boone County are administered by the Lebanon Community School Corporation, Western Boone County Community School District, Zionsville Community Schools, and Sheridan Community Schools.

Climate and weather
In recent years, average temperatures in Lebanon have ranged from a low of 18 °F in January to a high of 86 °F in July, although a record low of -27 °F was recorded in January 1994 and a record high of 112 °F was recorded in July 1936. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.35 in in February to 4.54 in in July.

Government
The county government is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by the Constitution of Indiana, and by the Indiana Code.

County Council: The legislative branch of the county's government; controls and revenue collection in the county. Representatives are elected to four-year terms from county districts. They set salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council has limited authority to impose local taxes, in the form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes.

Board of Commissioners: The executive body of the county; commissioners are elected county-wide to staggered four-year terms. One commissioner serves as president. The commissioners execute acts legislated by the council, collect revenue, and manage the county government.

Court: The county maintains a small claims court that handles civil cases. The judge on the court is elected to a term of four years and must be a member of the Indiana Bar Association. The judge is assisted by a constable who is also elected to a four-year term. In some cases, court decisions can be appealed to the state level circuit court.

County Officials: The county has other elected offices, including sheriff, coroner, auditor, treasurer, recorder, surveyor, and circuit court clerk. They are elected to four-year terms. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare a party affiliation and to be residents of the county.

Boone County is part of Indiana's 4th and 5th congressional districts, Indiana Senate districts 21 and 23, and Indiana House of Representatives districts 28, 38 and 87.

Prior to 1940, Boone County was a Democratic-leaning swing county in presidential elections, backing the national winner in every election from 1912 to 1936. From 1940 on, it has become a Republican stronghold, with no Democratic presidential candidate since Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964 even managing to win forty percent of the county's votes.

2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 56,640 people, 21,149 households, and 15,509 families in the county. The population density was 133.9 PD/sqmi. There were 22,754 housing units at an average density of 53.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the county was 95.3% white, 1.7% Asian, 0.9% black or African American, 0.2% American Indian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.2% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 28.9% were German, 19.3% were English, 14.1% were Irish, and 9.0% were American.

Of the 21,149 households, 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 26.7% were non-families, and 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.12. The median age was 38.6 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $47,697 and the median income for a family was $81,401. Males had a median income of $57,251 versus $41,309 for females. The per capita income for the county was $38,696. About 6.1% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

2020 census
As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 70,812 people.

title: Boone County, Indiana