Jennings County

Jennings County is an administrative division in Indiana, encompassing farmland, woodlands, and rural communities across the region. Vernon and North Vernon are the two incorporated towns located within its boundaries.

The county was established in 1816 and named after Jonathan Jennings, Indiana's first governor. This naming reflects the state's early leadership and its founding period.

The Jennings County Public Library serves communities through its branches, offering programs and resources that bring residents together. These spaces reflect how people in the area value learning and local connection.

The county is easily reached from three major cities nearby: Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Louisville. Visitors will find a rural setting with access to local services and public facilities in its main towns.

The county forms the apex of a geographic triangle connecting three major metropolitan areas, making it a distinctive crossroads location. This central positioning between important cities has shaped its character and connections.

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: December 7, 2025 20:24