Morgan County

Morgan County is an administrative division in Indiana with a landscape of farmland, residential neighborhoods, and the White River flowing through it. Towns and smaller communities are scattered across the region, with Martinsville serving as the county seat.

The county was established in 1822 and named after General Daniel Morgan from the American Revolutionary War. It developed throughout the 1800s as an agricultural region and maintained that rural character.

The Morgan County Public Library system maintains six branch locations, providing educational resources and community programs throughout the region.

A car is helpful for exploring the county since communities are spread out and public transportation options are limited. Essential services and amenities are concentrated in Martinsville and other town centers.

The county experienced early industrial development with mills and processing plants that relied on waterways to power operations. These facilities shaped the local economy beyond just agriculture.

Location: Indiana

Inception: December 31, 1821

Capital city: Martinsville

Shares border with: Hendricks County, Marion County, Johnson County, Brown County, Monroe County, Putnam County, Owen County

Website: https://morgancounty.in.gov

GPS coordinates: 39.48000,-86.45000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:25