Blackford County

Hartford City
Montpelier
Shamrock Lakes

Area

165.58 sq mi

Population

12,129

Density

77/sq mi

County Seat

Hartford City

Events

Hartford City Heritage Days
May

Montpelier Jamboree Days
August

Civil War Days
October

Top Employers

Blackford County Schools

BRC

IU Health Blackford

Petoskey Plastics

Notable Residents

Kevin A. Ford
Astronaut

Trivia

A 25-foot fiberglass Miami Indian sculpture in Montpelier is featured in the opening credits of the show, Parks and Recreation.

The Blackford County Courthouse and First Presbyterian Church in Hartford City are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Civil War Days in Hartford City is Indiana's largest Civil War Reenactment event.

Get to know Blackford County

Ambassador: Caitlin Hancock

Caitlin grew up in Ohio and crossed the state line to attend college at Indiana Wesleyan University. She lives in Hartford City and loves having a job where she can share about all the great things in east central Indiana.

Visiting Blackford County? You should check out Who’s Your Coffee. They roast their own beans and have the most delicious baked goods.

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