Delaware County, Administrative county seat in east central Indiana, United States.
Delaware County spans 395 square miles of low rolling prairie land, intersected by the White River and Mississinewa River systems.
The county, established in 1827, gained its name from the Delaware Native Americans who settled along the White River drainage basin.
The Middletown studies of the 1920s in Muncie documented social patterns and community life, creating a reference point for American sociology research.
The Delaware County Justice Center provides local law enforcement services, while residents access government documents through the official county website.
Natural gas discovery near Eaton in 1876 marked Indiana's first documented gas find, transforming the region into an industrial center.
Location: Indiana
Inception: 1827
Capital city: Muncie
Shares border with: Blackford County, Jay County, Randolph County, Henry County, Grant County, Madison County
Website: https://co.delaware.in.us
GPS coordinates: 40.23000,-85.40000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:24
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