Blackford County, Indiana

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Blackford County was established in 1838. Originally built around a thriving farming community, Blackford County is now home to two main cities: Hartford City (county seat) and Montpelier. In addition to the towns of Shamrock Lakes and a portion of Dunkirk.

Blackford County is home to over thirty employers of varying sizes, including 3M Company. We are located only seven miles from Interstate 69, and three Indiana state roads and two railroads cross our county.

We are a non-profit organization which seeks to make Blackford County, Indiana a great place to live, learn, work, and play by being a catalyst for economic growth.

Why Blackford County?

As one of the smallest counties in Indiana, we offer big opportunities

Welcome to Blackford County. A great place to raise a family, grow a business, and experience quality of life. A small county where you know most of the people that you run into. We are a county that can bolster that it is a convenient distance to a number of university and amenities of a metropolitan areas. While still taking pride by being close to the interstate but off the beaten path.

Our cost of living is low but our quality of life is high!

Blackford County is on the rise!

Growing a business is hard. And we support it here – whether big or small. Blackford County does everything that it can to encourage growth, help start-ups, and offer relocation incentives. Also, we have the people with the work ethic to get the job done.

We invite you to come savor the sunrise. Enjoy your morning commute. Dream big and embrace the small things. Discover the quality of life that Blackford County has to offer!