Martin County, Indiana
Martin County is located in southwestern Indiana, where Hoosier farmland meets the hills of the Hoosier National Forest.
Shoals is the small county seat, situated on a bend in the White River. Crane Naval Surface Warfare Center is the area’s largest employer.
This county has more trees than people and is home to part of Martin State Forest. We also recommend exploring places like Jug Rock, the state’s largest freestanding table rock formation.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Martin County |
| County Seat | Shoals |
| Etymology | Named after Major John T. Martin, a hero of the War of 1812 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Shoals, Loogootee, Crane, Burns City, Hindostan Falls, Dover Hill, Cale, Trinity |
| Interstates and Highways | US-50, US-150, IN-450, IN-550 |
| FIPS Code | 18-101 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 340 square miles (Land: 335 sq mi, Water: 5 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Greene County (North), Lawrence County (East), Orange County (Southeast), Dubois County (South), Daviess County (West) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| Population | 10,000 (estimated) |
| State | Indiana |
| Coordinates | 38.7228° N, 86.8096° W |
| Major Landmarks | Hoosier National Forest, Hindostan Falls, Jug Rock, West Boggs Lake |
