Jasper County

The county is an administrative area in northern Indiana with farmland and several small towns spread throughout. Rensselaer serves as the administrative center and connects different parts of the region.

The area was established in 1835 and named after Sergeant William Jasper, a soldier from the American Revolutionary War. Its creation reflected westward expansion and settlement patterns of that era.

The area is shaped by rural communities centered around local schools and small town centers. Visitors notice the strong connection residents have to the land and farming traditions.

The region is accessible through U.S. Route 231 and several state roads that connect its various towns. Visitors should know that the area is primarily rural and services are concentrated in smaller towns.

The Iroquois River flows through the area and shapes the landscape along with traditional water use for farming. This waterway remains an important geographic feature that influences local ecology and agricultural practices.

Location: Indiana

Inception: February 7, 1835

Capital city: Rensselaer

Shares border with: Porter County, Lake County, Newton County, Benton County, LaPorte County, Starke County, Pulaski County, White County

Website: http://jaspercountyin.gov

GPS coordinates: 41.03000,-87.12000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:07