Rush County, Indiana
Rush County is tucked away in east-central Indiana, where time seems to move a little slower. Rushville serves as the county seat.
This county is classic Hoosier farmland, but don’t let the quiet fool you. Rush County has a few surprises up its sleeve, including the Riverside Park Amphitheater.
The Wendell Willkie grave site honors the 1940 presidential candidate who called Rushville home. The pace is slow, the people are friendly, and the sunsets over the farmland are hard to beat.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Rush County |
| County Seat | Rushville |
| Etymology | Named after Benjamin Rush, a signer of the Declaration of Independence |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Rushville, Carthage, Arlington, Glenwood, Milroy, Moscow, New Salem |
| Interstates and Highways | US-52, IN-3, IN-44, IN-244 |
| FIPS Code | 18-139 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 409 square miles (Land: 408 sq mi, Water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Henry County (North), Fayette County (East), Franklin County (Southeast), Decatur County (South), Shelby County (West), Hancock County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| Population | 16,000 (estimated) |
| State | Indiana |
| Coordinates | 39.6148° N, 85.4468° W |
| Major Landmarks | Rush County Courthouse, Kennedy Covered Bridges, Riverside Park Amphitheater, Booker T. Washington Community Center |
