Randolph County, Indiana
Randolph County sits along Indiana’s eastern edge, right next to the Ohio border. The county is largely agricultural, with wide-open spaces stretching across the landscape.
Winchester is the county seat, known for its historic courthouse and annual events like the Winchester Speedway. This small town has a big claim to fame—it’s the Pie Capital of Indiana.
U.S. Routes 27 and 36 run through the county, connecting it to larger cities like Richmond and Muncie. If you’re looking for a genuine taste of Midwest farm country, Randolph County serves it up by the plateful.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Randolph County |
| County Seat | Winchester |
| Etymology | Named after Randolph County, North Carolina, which was named for first President of the Continental Congress Peyton Randolph |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Winchester, Union City, Lynn, Farmland, Parker City, Losantville, Saratoga, Ridgeville, Modoc |
| Interstates and Highways | US-27, US-36, IN-1, IN-32, IN-28, IN-227 |
| FIPS Code | 18-135 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 453 square miles (Land: 452 sq mi, Water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Jay County (North), Darke County, Ohio (East), Wayne County (South), Henry County (Southwest), Delaware County (West) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| Population | 24,000 (estimated) |
| State | Indiana |
| Coordinates | 40.1586° N, 84.9647° W |
| Major Landmarks | Winchester Speedway, Randolph County Courthouse, Farmland Downtown Historic District, Ward Township District No. 5 Schoolhouse |
