A free roam tour of Morgan County, Indiana

Come fall in love with Morgan County, Indiana.

Welcome to beautiful Morgan County, Ind. — where you'll find friendly faces and a laidback, bucolic lifestyle. Whether you’re a resident, just visiting or considering a relocation, you will quickly learn this Central Indiana county is defined by its rich history and strong sense of community — a community where kindness, courtesy and helping hands are tradition.

Named after Revolutionary War Gen. Daniel Morgan, the county's official history goes back more than 200 years and features a wide range of notable highlights, including a former governor and other prominent lawmakers. It's home to the Indiana State Flag as well as the "Goldfish Capitol of the World." Famed college basketball coaches John R. Wooden and Branch McCracken were born and raised here. And the "City of Mineral Water" played an important role in bringing the county seat into the public eye at the turn of the 20th century.

In addition to its storied history, Morgan County has plenty to offer those who visit or reside at present day. It's home to one of the few drive-in movie theaters left in the state, a 3/8-mile high-banked dirt track, a fourth-generation owned and operated honey farm, and the state's only one-stop brewery, winery and distillery facility.

Morgan County is also well known for live music, and it's easy to find a great concert anytime May through October.

Many family-owned farms, markets and orchards also await, giving folks an opportunity to enjoy fresh produce, apples, lavender and pumpkins.

Navigating Morgan County is easy, as two major highways — Interstate 69 and State Road 67 — meander north-south through the county and connect this quiet, scenic community to the more bustling, neighboring cities of Indianapolis and Bloomington.

We hope you enjoy visiting and learning more about the Morgan County sites listed in this free-roam tour. Additional sites will continue to be added, so be sure to check back often!

Morgan County Statistics

Founded: February 1822 (authorized)
Population: 71,780 (2020 census)
Total Area: 409.43 square miles bisected by the White River Valley.
County seat: Martinsville
Schools: four public school systems, two private school systems

Additional information

• https://www.visitmorgancountyin.com/
• https://morgancountyhistorymuseum.org/
• https://morgancounty.in.gov/
• https://martinsville.in.gov/
• https://www.mooresville.in.gov/
• https://monrovia.in.gov/