Welcome to LaGrange County–

Old-fashioned rural character lives in harmony with progress and growth in LaGrange County . In fact, " La Grange " is French for "The Farm," a place where old and new ideas tend to meet.  Located in northeastern Indiana , LaGrange County is home to the third largest Amish community in the United States . Approximately 43 percent of the county's population is Amish.

Residents and visitors enjoy the idyllic farmland, 67 lakes and tree-shaded neighborhoods scattered throughout the county.  The county is made up of 11 small towns and unincorporated villages with populations ranging from 525 to 3,000 citizens.

LaGrange, located in the heart of the county, is the county seat. It is also home to some of the county's architectural jewels including the county courthouse, completed in 1879, and the city's Carnegie Library, built in 1919.

Shipshewana, located in the western half of the county, is home to the Shipshewana Flea Market and Auction, which attracts visitors from all over during the summer months as do numerous specialty and craft shops.

Topeka , just a few miles south of Shipshewana, is known around the world for its draft horse auctions. The town also boasts a growing industrial base while being home to the Amish.

Wolcottville, along the southern border of the county, offers a central business and shopping district for year-round and summer residents living on the nearby lakes.

Howe, just to the north, is surrounded by lakes and forest preserves. This unincorporated village is also home to Howe Military School , which opened in 1884 and now includes a campus of Tri State University .

The other unincorporated towns of Ontario, Brighton, Mongo, Stroh, and South Milford, offer peaceful roads, parks and vistas, which are enjoyed by residents and visitors alike.

Last updated: May 20, 2009

Keith Gillenwater, LaGrange County Economic Development Director
director@LaGrangeCountyEDC.com
Cell: 260-350-3454