Morgan County, Indiana

Morgan County
Morgan County courthouse in Martinsville
Morgan County courthouse in Martinsville
Map of Indiana highlighting Morgan County
Location within the U.S. state of Indiana
Map of the United States highlighting Indiana
Indiana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°29′N 86°27′W / 39.48°N 86.45°W / 39.48; -86.45
Country United States
State Indiana
FoundedFebruary 15, 1822 (authorized)
December 1822 (organized)
Named forGen. Daniel Morgan
SeatMartinsville
Largest cityMartinsville
Area
 • Total409.43 sq mi (1,060.4 km2)
 • Land403.97 sq mi (1,046.3 km2)
 • Water5.46 sq mi (14.1 km2)  1.33%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total71,780 Increase
 • Density180/sq mi (70/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts4th, 9th
Websitehttp://www.morgancounty.in.gov/
Indiana county number 55

Morgan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 71,780.[1] The county seat (and only incorporated city) is Martinsville.[2]

Morgan County is between Indianapolis, in Marion County, and Bloomington in Monroe County. It is included in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, IN Metropolitan Statistical Area. Two major highways, Interstate 69 and Indiana State Road 67, carry large numbers of daily commuters between the two larger communities. The county has 14 townships which provide local services.[3][4]

  1. ^ "Morgan County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County – Morgan County IN". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on December 10, 2017. Retrieved November 15, 2011.
  3. ^ "Morgan". Indiana Township Association. Archived from the original on April 15, 2012. Retrieved November 15, 2011.
  4. ^ "Duties". United Township Association of Indiana. Retrieved January 6, 2011.

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