Blackford County

Blackford County is an administrative division in east central Indiana. The region spans farmland and open spaces, with Hartford City serving as the main administrative hub.

Established in 1838, the county was named after Judge Isaac Blackford, an early speaker of the Indiana General Assembly. Natural gas discoveries in the late 1800s sparked rapid growth that brought factories and workers to the area.

The region is shaped by farming and rural living, with cornfields and soybean crops defining the landscape. This agricultural tradition continues to influence how people live and work in the area today.

Hartford City sits at the administrative center and is easily reached from all directions. Visitors can navigate the county through roadways that connect the main town with surrounding communities.

The county experienced explosive growth during the natural gas boom of the late 1800s, becoming an industrial hotspot in the region. By 1900, it had reached its peak population before gas supplies began to decline.

Location: Indiana

Inception: April 2, 1838

Capital city: Hartford City

Shares border with: Wells County, Jay County, Delaware County, Grant County

Website: http://blackfordcounty.com

GPS coordinates: 40.47000,-85.32000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:40