Wells County, County administrative division in Indiana, US
Wells County spans 370 square miles of low rolling hills and farmland, with the Wabash River flowing through its central region.
Established in 1837, Wells County received its name from William A. Wells, a frontiersman who contributed to the Northwest Indian Wars.
The county maintains several educational facilities through the Bluffton-Harrison School Corporation, serving communities across multiple townships.
Government services in Wells County include the Sheriff's Department, Health Department, and emergency management facilities centered in Bluffton.
The county reaches its highest elevation at 935 feet near the southern border with Jay County, featuring a mix of agricultural and urban zones.
Location: Indiana
Inception: 1837
Capital city: Bluffton
Shares border with: Allen County, Adams County, Jay County, Blackford County, Grant County, Huntington County
Website: http://wellscounty.org
GPS coordinates: 40.73000,-85.22000
Latest update: March 10, 2025 09:41
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