Jennings County, County and administrative division in Indiana, United States.
Jennings County spans across 378 square miles of farmland and woodlands, containing two incorporated towns: Vernon and North Vernon.
The county received its name from Jonathan Jennings, Indiana's first governor, and was officially established on December 27, 1816.
The Jennings County Public Library system maintains branches that provide educational resources and programs for residents throughout the region.
The county government operates through a County Council managing budgets and taxes, while a Board of Commissioners supervises daily operations.
The county sits at the center of a triangle formed by three major cities: Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Louisville.
Location: Indiana
Inception: December 27, 1816
Capital city: Vernon
Shares border with: Decatur County, Scott County, Ripley County, Jefferson County, Bartholomew County, Jackson County
Website: https://jenningscounty-in.gov
GPS coordinates: 39.00000,-85.63000
Latest update: March 10, 2025 23:22
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