Jay County Map, Indiana
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Jay County, Indiana
Jay County sits right on Indiana’s eastern border with Ohio. Portland, the county seat, is a small town located right in the middle of the county. US Route 27 is the main highway here.
This is prime farmland, with corn and soybeans as far as the eye can see. The Salamonie River cuts through the county, offering a bit of scenic relief from the flat landscape.
The people here are down-to-earth and proud of their agricultural heritage. It’s not a tourist hotspot, but Jay County has its own kind of thing going on.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Jay County |
| County Seat | Portland |
| Population | 20,000 (estimated) |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Portland, Dunkirk, Redkey, Pennville, Bryant, Salamonia, New Mount Pleasant |
| Interstates and Highways | US-27, US-33, IN-1, IN-26, IN-67 |
| FIPS Code | 18-075 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 384 square miles (Land: 383 sq mi, Water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Adams County (North), Mercer County, Ohio (East), Darke County, Ohio (Southeast), Randolph County (South), Delaware County (Southwest), Blackford County (West), Wells County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Indiana |
| Coordinates | 40.4378° N, 84.9481° W |
| Etymology | Named after John Jay, the first Chief Justice of the United States |
| Major Landmarks | Jay County Courthouse, Hudson Family Park, Limberlost State Historic Site, Glass Museum in Dunkirk |
| Website | Jay County Website |
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