Jennings County Map, Indiana
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Jennings County, Indiana
Jennings County is in southeast Indiana. North Vernon is the county seat and is a small town with a big heart. This county has a slower, simpler way of life surrounded by nature.
The Muscatatuck River cuts through the county, including the east side of North Vernon. The county’s home to part of the Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge, a beautiful location for nature lovers.
The Historic Tunnel Mill, an old grist mill, is a local landmark. The pace is slow here and it’s not a place that makes headlines. Jennings County has a slower, simpler way of life surrounded by nature.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Jennings County |
| County Seat | Vernon |
| Population | 27,000 (estimated) |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | North Vernon, Vernon, Butlerville, Scipio, Hayden, Commiskey, Lovett |
| Interstates and Highways | US-50, IN-3, IN-7, IN-250 |
| FIPS Code | 18-079 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 378 square miles (Land: 376 sq mi, Water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Decatur County (North), Ripley County (East), Jefferson County (Southeast), Scott County (South), Jackson County (West), Bartholomew County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
| State | Indiana |
| Coordinates | 38.9906° N, 85.6301° W |
| Etymology | Named after Jonathan Jennings, the first Governor of Indiana |
| Major Landmarks | Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge, Stream Cliff Herb Farm & Winery, Vernon Historic District, Hayden Historical Museum |
| Website | Jennings County Website |
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