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42-628: The district, within Putnam County , includes Greencastle, Greencastle Township , and Madison Township . The public school system was first established circa 1853. Jeff Gibboney, previously the superintendent of the Bloomfield School District of Bloomfield, Indiana , became the superintendent of Greencastle schools in 2020. This Indiana school-related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Putnam County, Indiana Putnam County

84-557: A party affiliation and to be residents of the county. Clay County is part of Indiana's 8th congressional district ; Indiana Senate districts 38 and 39; and Indiana House of Representatives districts 42, 44 and 46. Clay County tends to vote Republican. Since 1888, county voters have chosen the Republican Party nominee in 73% (24 of 34) of the elections through 2020. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 26,890 people, 10,447 households, and 7,454 families in

126-492: A county seat. In January 1823, a second group of commissioners was assigned by the legislature to select the county seat by that April, which they accomplished with the designation of Greencastle, located at the geographic center of the county. An incentive was 70 acres of ground donated for the county seat at Greencastle by Ephraim and Rebecca Dukes, who conveyed the corresponding deed in September 1823. The county's boundary

168-518: A low of 18 °F (−8 °C) in January to a high of 86 °F (30 °C) in July, although a record low of −23 °F (−31 °C) was recorded in January 1985 and a record high of 107 °F (42 °C) was recorded in July 1954. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.40 inches (61 mm) in January to 5.14 inches (131 mm) in July. The county government is a constitutional body and

210-673: A moderate cooling system was added and posts in the auditorium were removed. In April 2000, aluminum siding was added to the barn. Most recently, the seating system was completely replaced and the theater now has 198 seats. The Putnam County Playhouse is active from June through September, presenting two musicals and two plays. Every other year, a children's workshop play is also produced. School districts include: The Greencastle district operates Greencastle High School . Putnam County offers many athletics: 39°40′N 86°50′W  /  39.67°N 86.84°W  / 39.67; -86.84 Clay County, Indiana Clay County

252-542: A popular Indiana refuge. Steep forested sandstone cliffs, lush wooded ravines, and a profusion of ferns and bryophytes characterize the preserve. The preserve is open for hiking, photography, and bird watching on its moderate to rugged terrain. Located in Putnam County north-northwest of Greencastle, the 371-acre (150 ha) Glenn Flint Lake is home to a relatively new population of game fish, including panfish. Lake renovation in 1995 removed large numbers of carp, so

294-507: Is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana . As of 2020, the population was 26,466. The county seat is Brazil . Clay County is included in the Terre Haute, Indiana , Metropolitan Statistical Area . The Indiana Legislature mandated Clay County in 1825, with territory partitioned from Owen , Putnam , Sullivan , and Vigo counties. Its name honors Henry Clay , a famous antebellum American statesman. The first Courthouse

336-607: Is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana . As of the 2020 United States Census , the population was 36,726. The county seat is Greencastle . The county was named for Israel Putnam , a hero in the French and Indian War and a general in the American Revolutionary War . The county was created in 1821 and organized in April 1822. After the American Revolutionary War established US sovereignty over

378-415: Is a 9-mile (14 km) moderately trafficked loop trail that features a lake, wildlife, and bird-watching. The trails are rated as moderate, offer a number of activity options, and are accessible year-round. Between 1917 and 1977, the site was a limestone quarry owned and operated by Hanson Aggregates. With the quarry dormant for decades, Hanson Aggregates donated 280 acres (110 ha) of the land and leased

420-732: Is also located alongside the famed National Road (Cumberland Trail). The present building is the fifth Clay County Courthouse. According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 360.32 square miles (933.2 km ), of which 357.54 square miles (926.0 km ) (or 99.23%) is land and 2.78 square miles (7.2 km ) (or 0.77%) is water. Anquilla Indiana| The county has two high schools: Northview High School (grades 9–12) and Clay City High School (grades 7–12). There are 7 elementary schools: Van Buren Elementary, Jackson Township Elementary, Staunton Elementary, Meridian Street Elementary, Forest Park Elementary, East Side Elementary and Clay City Elementary. The Clay Community School Corporation

462-508: Is assisted by a constable who is also elected to a four-year term. In some cases, court decisions can be appealed to the state-level circuit court . County Officials: The county has several other elected offices, including sheriff , coroner , auditor , treasurer , recorder , surveyor , and circuit court clerk . Each of these elected officers serves a term of four years and oversees a different part of county government. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare

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504-522: Is granted specific powers by the Constitution of Indiana , and by the Indiana Code . County Council: The legislative branch of the county government; controls spending and revenue collection in the county. Representatives are elected to four-year terms from county districts. They set salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council has limited authority to impose local taxes, in

546-467: Is located in Brazil. The county contains one public-use airport: Brazil Clay County Airport (0I2), serving Brazil, Indiana . In recent years, average temperatures in Brazil have ranged from a low of 19 °F (−7 °C) in January to a high of 87 °F (31 °C) in July, although a record low of −25 °F (−32 °C) was recorded in January 1994 and a record high of 109 °F (43 °C)

588-542: Is open for club events and professional team testing. The Putnam County Playhouse was organized in 1961 by Greencastle residents, "to provide the people of the county and the surrounding area with the opportunity to participate in and enjoy live theatre." For the first seasons, the plays and musicals were presented in various venues around the Greencastle. For the seasons of 1981 and 1982, plays and musicals were presented on an outdoor stage with bleacher seating. By 1983,

630-512: The 1,400-acre (570 ha) lake and is home to Cataract Falls . In the 1800s, the future Lieber State Recreation Area was populated by the Miami , Shawnee , and Potawatomi . In 1809, what was left of the great Miami Indian Confederacy sold the now southern one-third of Indiana to the US government, when the 10 O'Clock Treaty Line , which passes through Lieber SRA, was laid out. The DePauw Nature Park

672-411: The 10,447 households, 33.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 28.6% were non-families, and 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.99. The median age was 39.9 years. The median income for a household in

714-573: The 1860s the towns of Harmony, Knightsville, and Brazil were growing rapidly, due in part to their location along the National Road , and also because of the many coal companies in that area. An effort to move the county seat of government to a more central location, which had begun in the 1850s, grew stronger creating controversy among citizens. In the 1860s citizens in the northern section of Clay County became more organized in their efforts. In 1871 brothers Robert and John Stewart donated land along

756-499: The National Road in Brazil for a new courthouse. $ 5,300 was also raised by citizens in the area to entice the commissioners to move the seat of government from Bowling Green to Brazil. This amount was reportedly the value of the existing courthouse and grounds, thus defusing opponents' argument that abandoning the present courthouse would be a waste of taxpayers money. The relocation efforts, which began in 1871, were challenged in

798-550: The People Pathways plan is being done in phases as opportunities develop. Lincoln Park Speedway is located in Putnamville and features Nonwing Sprint Cars, UMP Modifieds, UMP Super Stocks, and Bombers at weekly racing events on Saturday nights. The Putnam Park Road Course is a 1.78-mile (2.86 km), 10-turn road course that opened in 1992. The facility is located 35 miles (56 km) west of Indianapolis and

840-797: The Putnam County Courthouse in Greencastle (1905) and the Huntington County Courthouse (1906) in Huntington, which are also in Classical Revival mode. The Clay County Courthouse, built in 1913–1914, is one of the most historically and architecturally significant buildings in Brazil and Clay County, Indiana. Built in Classical Revival style of architecture, it is the only building in Clay County holding county government offices and records. It

882-829: The Supreme Court. The relocation was finally granted in 1876. In 1912 John W. Gaddis, a prominent architect in Vincennes, Indiana, entered into a contract with the County Commissioners to design, plan, and oversee the construction of a new courthouse. The construction bid of W.H. Bailey and Charles A. Koemer of Louisville, Kentucky was accepted in 1912 with the cornerstone being laid in the fall of 1912. Gaddis had completed several others: in Fairfield and Robinson, Illinois: Perryville, Missouri and two in Indiana,

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924-942: The United States by the Treaty of St. Mary's in 1818 (known as the New Purchase). The first county to be organized (1790) in the Northwest Territory was Knox , covering the western part of the future state, with its territory gradually reduced as pockets of settlement allowed the creation of smaller counties. After the Indiana Territory was admitted to the Union as a state on December 11, 1816, Sullivan (December 30, 1816), Vigo (January 21, 1818), and Daviess (February 2, 1818) counties were created, followed by Owen County on December 21, 1818. By 1821,

966-610: The bluegills and crappies are now doing well. The Little Walnut Creek Conservancy District owns the lake. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) manages the fishery at Glenn Flint. People Pathways is a planning and implementation group established with the approval of the Greencastle Park Board of Commissioners. People Pathways has developed a multi-use recreation trail plan. The paths connect public spaces such as schools, parks, libraries, and community resources. Implementation of

1008-577: The county's executive body. The commissioners are elected county-wide to staggered four-year terms. The Board executes acts of the County Council, collects revenue, and runs the day-to-day functions of the county government. Court: The county maintains a small claims court that can handle some civil cases. The judge on the court is elected to a term of four years and must be a member of the Indiana Bar Association. The judge

1050-587: The county. The current Putnam County Jail was built in 1995 for $ 5.6 million. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 37,963 people, 12,917 households, and 9,256 families in the county. The population density was 79.0 inhabitants per square mile (30.5/km ). There were 14,706 housing units at an average density of 30.6 per square mile (11.8/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 93.4% white, 4.0% black or African American, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.5% of

1092-532: The county. The population density was 75.2 inhabitants per square mile (29.0/km ). There were 11,703 housing units at an average density of 32.7 per square mile (12.6/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 97.8% white, 0.3% black or African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.5% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.1% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 29.2% were German , 20.2% were American , 12.8% were Irish , and 11.0% were English . Of

1134-410: The county. Representatives are elected to four-year terms from county districts. They are responsible for setting salaries, the annual budget, and special spending. The council also has limited authority to impose local taxes, in the form of an income and property tax that is subject to state level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes. Board of Commissioners: The Board of Commissioners serves as

1176-510: The drainage areas are still wooded. Walnut Creek drains the east central part of the county, flowing south-southwestward into Owen County. Big Walnut Creek drains the upper part of the county, flowing southwestward into Parke County , where it is captured in the Cecil M. Harden Lake. The highest point in the county (980 feet/300 meters ASL) is a gradual rise two miles (3.2 km) SW of Bainbridge . Limestone deposits were extracted beginning in

1218-733: The form of an income and property tax that is subject to state-level approval, excise taxes, and service taxes. Board of Commissioners: The executive body of the county; commissioners are elected county-wide to staggered four-year terms. One commissioner serves as president. The commissioners execute acts legislated by the council, collect revenue, and manage the county government. Court: County Officials: The county has other elected offices, including sheriff , coroner , auditor , treasurer , recorder , surveyor , and circuit court clerk . These officers are elected to four-year terms. Members elected to county government positions are required to declare party affiliations and to be residents of

1260-497: The funds had been raised to convert a larger structure, a barn built in 1918, into an intimate 220-seat theater. The Hazel Day Longden Barn Theatre had its grand opening on June 4, 1983. Past performers presented a program of scenes and songs that had been produced by the PCP in its early years. In 1993, extensive work was done on the physical plant. A fly area was added and a new workshop and costume loft were constructed. The following year,

1302-543: The future capital. After the Michigan Territory was separated and the Illinois Territory was formed, Indiana was reduced to its current size and geography. In late 1816, the Indiana Territory was admitted to the Union as a state, although much of its territory was still in dispute as to possession by Native Americans . The land containing Putnam County was brought into the possession and control of

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1344-460: The nearly 80-acre (32 ha) park on Greencastle's far east side was deeded to the city of Greencastle. The park offers baseball, softball, and little league fields along with soccer fields, a walking trail, picnic tables, Frisbee golf, and a new dog park. In 1952, Cagles Mill Lake was built as Indiana's first flood−control reservoir, protecting the Eel and White river watersheds. Mill Creek feeds

1386-407: The nineteenth century, and a large iron-ore vein southwest of Cloverdale was discovered in the 1860s. According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 482.69 square miles (1,250.2 km ), of which 480.53 square miles (1,244.6 km ) (or 99.55%) is land and 2.16 square miles (5.6 km ) (or 0.45%) is water. In recent years, average temperatures in Greencastle have ranged from

1428-585: The northern parts of Owen and Vigo counties were sufficiently settled to allow the creation of a new county, which was authorized on December 21, 1821, by an act of the Indiana General Assembly . The act tasked five commissioners to meet in May 1822 at the home of James Athey, a log cabin located at the forks of the Eel River . The act also authorized a circuit court to meet at Athey's cabin, which

1470-422: The population. In terms of ancestry, 23.6% were German , 15.3% were American , 12.7% were Irish , and 12.6% were English . Of the 12,917 households, 32.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 28.3% were non-families, and 23.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size

1512-535: The remaining 178 acres (72 ha) to DePauw University for $ 1 per year for 99 years. DePauw acquired the adjacent property to increase the total size of the Nature Park to 520 acres (210 ha). DePauw commissioned Mansur Developers in 2002 to design a master plan for possible uses of the nature park. DePauw completed phase 1 of the master plan in 2004 and opened the Nature Park to the public in September 2004. Fern Cliff and its sandstone cliffs have long been

1554-477: The territory of the upper Midwest, the new federal government defined the Northwest Territory in 1787 which included the area of present-day Indiana. In 1800, Congress separated Ohio from the Northwest Territory , designating the rest of the land as the Indiana Territory. President Thomas Jefferson chose William Henry Harrison as the governor of the territory, and Vincennes was established as

1596-538: Was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.96. The median age was 37.9 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 47,697 and the median income for a family was $ 59,354. Males had a median income of $ 44,615 versus $ 29,211 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 20,441. About 7.7% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 7.7% of those age 65 or over. Big Walnut Sports Park began as an all-volunteer effort in 1988. In May 2014,

1638-399: Was built in the newly platted town of Bowling Green in 1828. It was a two-story structure of hand-hewn logs. By the late 1830s Clay County had grown to the extent that the first Courthouse could no longer provide adequate facilities. Therefore, a second Courthouse was constructed near the first Courthouse. This two-story brick structure served until destroyed by fire on November 30, 1851. By

1680-445: Was changed on February 12, 1825, when Clay County was created. It has retained its present configuration since that time. The terrain of northern Putnam County is mostly flat; rolling hills become more evident in the center and southwest portions. At the time of settlement, the county was completely tree-covered (poplar, oak, walnut, maple, beech, and hickory), but presently the flat portions have been cleared and used for agriculture;

1722-460: Was likely the first such log structure in the county (having been built by the fall of 1818 on a small section of the southwest corner of what became Putnam County, located just south of land encompassed by the 1818 Treaty of St. Mary's). Records show the court met in session at Athey's cabin in June 1822 and again that September, but the assigned commissioners failed to accomplish their task of selecting

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1764-488: Was recorded in July 1936. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.25 inches (57 mm) in February to 4.89 inches (124 mm) in July. The county government is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by the Constitution of Indiana , and by the Indiana Code . County Council: The county council is the legislative branch of the county government and controls all the spending and revenue collection in

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