Warren County, Indiana

Warren County
Warren County courthouse in Williamsport
Warren County courthouse in Williamsport
Map of Indiana highlighting Warren County
Location within the U.S. state of Indiana
Map of the United States highlighting Indiana
Indiana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°21′N 87°22′W / 40.35°N 87.36°W / 40.35; -87.36
Country United States
State Indiana
FoundedMarch 1, 1827
Named forJoseph Warren
SeatWilliamsport
Largest townWilliamsport
Area
 • Total366.40 sq mi (949.0 km2)
 • Land364.68 sq mi (944.5 km2)
 • Water1.72 sq mi (4.5 km2)  0.47%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total8,440
 • Density23/sq mi (8.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district4th
Websitewww.warrencounty.in.gov
Indiana county number 86

Warren County is a county in the U.S. state of Indiana. It lies in the western part of the state between the Illinois state line and the Wabash River. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 8,440.[1] Its county seat is Williamsport.[2]

Before the arrival of non-indigenous settlers in the early 19th century, the area was inhabited by several Native American tribes. The county was officially established in 1827 and was the 55th county to be formed in Indiana.

It is one of the most rural counties in the state, with the third-smallest population and the lowest population density at about 23 inhabitants per square mile (8.9/km2).[3] The county has four incorporated towns with a total population of about 3,100,[4] as well as many small unincorporated communities. The county is divided into 12 townships which provide local services.[5][6]

Much of the land in the county is given over to agriculture, especially on the open prairie in the northern and western parts; the county's farmland is among the most productive in the state.[7] Nearer the river along the southeastern border, the land has many hills, valleys, and tributary streams and is more heavily wooded. Agriculture, manufacturing, government, education, and health care each provide substantial portions of the jobs in the county.[8] Four Indiana state roads cross the county, as do two U.S. Routes and one major railroad line.[9][10]

  1. ^ "Warren County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
  2. ^ "Find a County – Warren County, IN". National Association of Counties. Retrieved January 6, 2011.
  3. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 12, 2015. Retrieved April 12, 2015.
  4. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County -- County Subdivision and Place". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 12, 2015. Retrieved February 9, 2011.
  5. ^ "Warren". Indiana Township Association. Retrieved September 12, 2010.
  6. ^ "Duties". United Township Association of Indiana. Retrieved January 6, 2011.
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  9. ^ "Indiana Transportation Map 2009–2010" (PDF). Indiana Department of Transportation. 2009. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 18, 2009. Retrieved December 16, 2010.
  10. ^ "State of Indiana 2012 Rail System Map" (PDF). Indiana Department of Transportation. 2011. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 15, 2011. Retrieved June 19, 2011.

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