Blackford County is located in the east central portion of the U.S. state of Indiana. The county is named for Judge Isaac Blackford, who was the first speaker of the Indiana General Assembly and a long-time chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court. Created in 1838, Blackford County is divided into four townships, and its county seat is Hartford City. Two incorporated cities and one incorporated town are located within the county. The county is also the site of numerous unincorporated communities and ghost towns. Occupying only 165.58 square miles (428.9 km2), Blackford County is the fourth smallest county in Indiana. As of the 2020 census, the county's population was 12,112. Based on population, the county is the 8th smallest county of the 92 in Indiana. Although no interstate highways are located in Blackford County, three Indiana state roads cross the county, and an additional state road is located along the county's southeast border. The county has two railroad lines. A north–south route crosses the county, and intersects with a second railroad line that connects Hartford City with communities to the west.
Montpelier is a city in Harrison Township, Blackford County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. This small rural community, the county's first to be platted, was established by settlers from Vermont, and is named after Vermont's capital city of Montpelier.
Jackson Township is one of nine townships in Starke County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. At the 2020 census, its population was 585 and it contained 224 housing units.
Harrison Township is one of four townships in Blackford County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 2,353 and it contained 1,155 housing units. The township was named after William Henry Harrison, hero of the Battle of Tippecanoe, former governor of the Indiana Territory, and ninth President of the United States.
Licking Township is one of four townships in Blackford County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 7,723 and it contained 3,784 housing units. The township was named after Lick Creek and a salt lick in the area. The first settlers in what became Blackford County arrived in the Lick Creek area in 1831.
Washington Township is one of four townships in Blackford County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 803 and it contained 364 housing units. County Commissioners named the township after George Washington in 1833, and it was part of Jay County. In 1838, Washington Township became part of the newly organized Blackford County.
Hartford Township is one of twelve townships in Adams County, Indiana. At the 2020 census, its population was 981, up from 872 at the 2010 census.
Niles Township is one of twelve townships in Delaware County, Indiana. According to the 2010 census, its population was 1,360 and it contained 566 housing units.
Union Township is one of twelve townships in Delaware County, Indiana. According to the 2010 census, its population was 2,838 and it contained 1,260 housing units.
Jackson Township is one of sixteen townships in Elkhart County, Indiana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 4,288.
Jefferson Township is one of thirteen townships in Grant County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 5,839 and it contained 1,758 housing units.
Monroe Township is one of thirteen townships in Grant County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 1,677 and it contained 669 housing units.
Bearcreek Township is one of twelve townships in Jay County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,587 and it contained 465 housing units.
Greene Township is one of twelve townships in Jay County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 926 and it contained 383 housing units.
Jackson Township is one of twelve townships in Jay County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 991 and it contained 316 housing units.
Jefferson Township is one of twelve townships in Jay County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 684 and it contained 292 housing units.
Knox Township is one of twelve townships in Jay County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 477 and it contained 194 housing units.
Penn Township is one of twelve townships in Jay County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,133 and it contained 530 housing units.
Richland Township is one of twelve townships in Jay County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 4,005 and it contained 1,948 housing units.
Trenton is an unincorporated town in Jackson Township, Blackford County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. Nearly all of the community's businesses have been closed for many years. Although the Blackford County Historical Society lists this community as a ghost town, homes are still maintained in the area.
