Daviess County
Known for: Washington, entrepreneurship, STEM education, and business growth
Daviess County and the City of Washington are growing communities characterized by an entrepreneurial spirit and small-town charm. Robust STEM educational programs and a litany of high-tech and manufacturing jobs attract young professionals and families to the county. West Boggs Lake, Montgomery Ruritan Park, and the Glendale Fish and Wildlife Area provide ample opportunities for fishing, boating, camping, and hunting. Local community festivals featuring art, antiques, and Daviess County Amish-produced goods and services also bring together residents and visitors alike.
Our Story
A can-do attitude has been the backbone of Daviess County since its formal organization in 1817. In 1885, the county raised an astonishing amount of capital to attract a major railroad repair center, quickly becoming a booming railroad county. In the last several decades, Daviess County has significantly expanded its manufacturing base and established WestGate@Crane Technology Park, Indiana’s only multi-county technology park, which offers exciting opportunities for STEM careers. Today, thousands of residents work for growing technology, manufacturing, agriculture, bio-ag, and transportation companies throughout the county's 437 square miles.
Key Stats
Population: 34,209
Cities & Towns: Alfordsville, Cannellburg, Elnora, Montgomery, Odon, Plainville, and Washington
Key Industries: Agriculture and advanced manufacturing
Notable Facts: As a state leader in percentage of median household income growth, Daviess County is projected to increase in population and school enrollment through 2030
Learn More
- Daviess County Visitors Bureau
- Discover Downtown Washington
- Discover Southern Indiana
- Daviess County Government
- City of Washington
- Daviess County Chamber of Commerce
- Daviess County Economic Development Corporation
- Radius Indiana Economic Development
- Southern Indiana Development Commission
- Barr-Reeve Community Schools
- North Daviess Community Schools
- Washington Community School Corporation
- Daviess County Community Foundation
- Our Community Foundation
- Washington Times-Herald Newspaper