
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
May
Montpelier Jamboree Days
August
August
Civil War Days
October
October
Top Employers
Blackford County Schools
BRC
3M
IU Health Blackford
Petoskey Plastics
Notable Residents
Kevin A. Ford
Astronaut
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.
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