Greene County

Greene County is an administrative county in southern Indiana that includes towns, farmland, and waterways within its territory. The area serves as a regional center for several smaller communities across its span.

The county was established on January 5, 1821, during Indiana's early expansion period and was named after a prominent American military figure. This founding reflected the territorial growth and administrative organization of the region during that era.

The county is named after General Nathanael Greene, a Revolutionary War leader, a choice that reflects how communities here understand their local roots. This historical naming shapes how residents think about their connection to the broader American story.

The county is best explored by visiting its main communities like Bloomfield, where government offices and services are located. Visitors should know that the region is rural with good road connections to larger cities in the area.

In 1930, the United States Census Bureau identified this location as the mathematical center point of the U.S. population. This statistical finding gives it special significance as a geographic reference in American history.

Location: Indiana

Inception: January 5, 1821

Capital city: Bloomfield

Shares border with: Clay County, Daviess County, Knox County, Lawrence County, Owen County, Monroe County, Martin County, Sullivan County

Website: https://co.greene.in.us

GPS coordinates: 39.04000,-86.97000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:27