Fountain County, Indiana

Fountain County
Fountain County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Indiana
Indiana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°07′N 87°14′W / 40.12°N 87.24°W / 40.12; -87.24
Country United States
State Indiana
FoundedApril 1, 1826
Named forJames Fontaine
SeatCovington
Largest cityAttica
Area
 • Total397.88 sq mi (1,030.5 km2)
 • Land395.66 sq mi (1,024.8 km2)
 • Water2.22 sq mi (5.7 km2)  0.56%
Population
 • Total16,479
 • Density41/sq mi (16/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district4th
Indiana county number 23
FIPS code 045[1]

Fountain County is a county in the western part of the U.S. state of Indiana on the east side of the Wabash River. As of 2020, 16,479 people lived there.[1] The county seat is Covington.[2]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "QuickFacts: Fountain County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
  2. "Find a County – Fountain County IN". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved January 6, 2011.