Morgan County, Indiana
Morgan County is located just southwest of Indianapolis. The county is quite hilly, especially in the southern part where it borders Brown County.
Hikers and campers enjoy Morgan-Monroe State Forest in the south. Old Town Waverly Park features a restored 1800s village. On a Saturday night, you might even catch a race at Paragon Speedway.
Morgan County is a place in transition, with forests, charming towns, and a small speedway. While it remains rural at heart, the county continues to feel the influence of Indianapolis’s growth.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Morgan County |
| County Seat | Martinsville |
| Etymology | Named after Daniel Morgan, a general in the American Revolutionary War |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Martinsville, Mooresville, Morgantown, Brooklyn, Paragon, Monrovia, Waverly, Bethany |
| Interstates and Highways | I-69, IN-37, IN-39, IN-42, IN-44, IN-67 |
| FIPS Code | 18-109 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 409 square miles (Land: 406 sq mi, Water: 3 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Hendricks County (North), Marion County (Northeast), Johnson County (East), Brown County (Southeast), Monroe County (South), Owen County (Southwest), Putnam County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| Population | 72,000 (estimated) |
| State | Indiana |
| Coordinates | 39.5126° N, 86.4513° W |
| Major Landmarks | Morgan-Monroe State Forest, Burkhart Creek Park, Martinsville Candy Kitchen, Jimmy Nash City Park |
