Greene County, Indiana
Greene County is tucked away in southwestern Indiana, where coal country meets the Midwest. The county features plenty of rolling hills and rugged terrain, shaped in part by the eastern edge of the Illinois Basin.
Bloomfield, the county seat, is a small community known for its impressive courthouse and historic character. The Shawnee Theatre in Bloomfield also adds an important cultural attraction, bringing live entertainment and the arts to this otherwise rural part of Indiana.
The Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area offers opportunities for outdoor recreation, wildlife viewing, and exploration, while the Tulip Trestle stands as one of the longest railroad bridges in the United States. Together, these attractions give Greene County a distinctive mix of culture, history, nature, and adventure.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Greene County |
| County Seat | Bloomfield |
| Etymology | Named after Nathanael Greene, a major general of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Bloomfield, Linton, Jasonville, Worthington, Switz City, Lyons, Newberry, Solsberry, Midland, Koleen |
| Interstates and Highways | I-69, US-231, IN-54, IN-45, IN-48, IN-157 |
| FIPS Code | 18-055 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 545 square miles (Land: 542 sq mi, Water: 3 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Clay County (North), Owen County (North), Monroe County (East), Lawrence County (Southeast), Martin County (South), Daviess County (South), Knox County (Southwest), Sullivan County (West) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Indiana |
| Coordinates | 39.0290° N, 86.9402° W |
| Major Landmarks | Goose Pond Fish and Wildlife Area, Shakamak State Park, Tulip Trestle, Greene County Courthouse |
| Population | 31,000 (estimated) |
