Wabash County, Indiana
Wabash County sits in north-central Indiana, about halfway between Fort Wayne and Indianapolis. The Wabash River cuts through its heart, shaping the county’s landscape.
Wabash is the county seat and proudly claims to be the first electrically lighted city in the world. Small towns and farmland dominate the scenery, while the county’s Amish communities add a touch of old-world charm.
The Honeywell Center draws big-name performers to this rural part of Indiana. Locals fish in the Salamonie Reservoir on lazy summer days. Paradise Spring Historical Park tells the story of the area’s early settlers. Agriculture still plays a big role in the local economy.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Wabash County |
| County Seat | Wabash |
| Etymology | Named after the Wabash River, which runs through the county |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Wabash, North Manchester, Lagro, Roann, La Fontaine, Somerset, Richvalley |
| Interstates and Highways | US-24, IN-13, IN-15, IN-16, IN-114 |
| FIPS Code | 18-169 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 421 square miles (Land: 412 sq mi, Water: 9 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Kosciusko County (North), Whitley County (Northeast), Huntington County (East), Grant County (South), Miami County (West), Fulton County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| Population | 30,000 (estimated) |
| State | Indiana |
| Coordinates | 40.8345° N, 85.7930° W |
| Major Landmarks | Wabash County Courthouse, Paradise Spring Historical Park, Honeywell Center, Stockdale Mill, Salamonie River State Forest |
