Elkhart County

Elkhart County is a county in northern Indiana covering about 468 square miles with the St. Joseph River running through it. The area includes cities, towns, farmland, and recreational spaces spread across the landscape.

The area was founded in 1830 by New England settlers and Goshen became the administrative center over time. Settlement grew with farming and craft traditions that remain influential today.

The area is home to Amish and Mennonite communities whose crafts and way of life shape the everyday landscape. You see their horse-drawn buggies on the roads and visit their workshops where traditional skills are still practiced.

The county has recreational vehicle manufacturing plants, schools, hospitals, and transportation services connecting major population areas. The best time to visit is during dry weather since many activities happen outdoors.

The area is known as a center for recreational vehicle manufacturing with a long tradition in this industry. Many large manufacturers are based here and have shaped the local economy for decades.

Location: Indiana

Inception: January 29, 1830

Capital city: Goshen

Shares border with: Cass County, St. Joseph County, LaGrange County, Noble County, Kosciusko County, Marshall County, St. Joseph County

Website: http://elkhartcountyindiana.com

GPS coordinates: 41.60000,-85.86000

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:21