Orange County, Administrative county in Southern Indiana, United States
Orange County sits in southern Indiana and includes parts of the Hoosier National Forest, with Paoli serving as the administrative center for the region.
Indiana created this county in 1815 by combining sections of neighboring areas, and Quaker settlers arrived shortly after seeking religious freedom from their previous homes.
The Quaker communities who settled here left behind a strong religious heritage that you can still see in historic meetinghouses scattered across the area.
The main county offices are located in downtown Paoli and are easily accessible if you need information or directions while exploring the area.
A former settlement called Little Africa was home to Black residents who received land, though only the cemetery remains visible today from this past community.
Location: Indiana
Inception: 1816
Capital city: Paoli
Shares border with: Lawrence County, Washington County, Crawford County, Martin County, Dubois County
Website: http://co.orange.in.us
GPS coordinates: 38.54000,-86.50000
Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:27
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