Putnam County is rich in manufacturing and distribution companies with our proximity to Interstate-70 and the Indianapolis International Airport. Because of our location, it also has access to a large workforce stretching from Terre Haute to the west to Indianapolis to the east. Greencastle is the county seat and the largest incorporated community in the county.
Putnam county is a great place for families. Greencastle alone has three city parks, including a public swimming pool, tennis courts, fishing, playgrounds and picnic areas, with much more to explore.
DePauw School of Music
The school hosts a range of student and professional performances throughout the year, including groups such as the Indianapolis Symphony and Canadian Brass.
Big Walnut Sports Park
East of Greencastle, Big walnut Sports Park offers 80 acres of team-sport facilities.
C Bar C
C Bar C is an Expo Center that is known nationally for it equine and livestock shows. It is a year-round, all-weather indoor venue.
Snapshot of Putnam County
37,221
Population
38 Yrs Old
Median Age
$65.0K
Median Household Income
13,716
Total Regional Employment
Doing Business In Putnam County
Located 40 miles west of Indianapolis and 35 miles east of Terre Haute, Putnam County has grown over time and continues to see suburban sprawl moving its way. It has a business-friendly community, with both city and county leaders offering local incentives to locate a business in Putnam County, including tax abatement, training grants, TIF districts to aid with new industrial growth and more.
The county is linked to its surrounding areas by highways (I-70, U.S. 40, U.S. 36, and U.S. 231), by rail (CSX Transportation), by air (Putnam County Airport) and by high-speed fiber-based telecommunications. Easy access is available to Indianapolis International Airport via U.S. 40 or I-70.
Activities are plentiful in the community, including golf courses, seven state parks within an hour’s drive, two nearby recreational lakes, and the 2,000-acre Deer Creek Fish and Wildlife area. Plus, the newly created Putnam County Park merges county-owned bridges with People Pathways and continues to develop a system of run, walk, skate, and bike trails around the county. Over 13 miles of paved trails are complete. For more, nearby Indianapolis hosts a wide range of amenities including the arts, concerts, museums, theater and professional sports.
Home To DePauw University
Depauw, a small liberal arts college located in Greencastle, offers NCAA Division III men’s and women’s sports and a wide variety of cultural activities from art to theater. The university also offers a 480-acre nature preserve with hiking trails.
A Commitment to Talent
Putnam County Schools
All four have incorporated workforce programs to help students learn employability skills. These programs assist our employers to hire directly after graduation.
Ivy Tech
The Greencastle campus offers a variety of classes and three associate degree programs, serving more than 800 students.
Vocational Education
Area 30 Career Center all county high schools offer vocational courses and adult education.
Just One Hour Away
Putnam County is are also located within an hour’s drive to several state and private institutions of higher education, including Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Indiana State University, Indiana University, Purdue University, IUPUI, University of Indianapolis and Butler University.
Major Employers In Putnam County
Buzzi Unicem USA (Portland Cement)
Chiyoda USA Corporation (Automotive Exterior Parts)
Kristin has been in the economic development field for more than 21 years in West Central Indiana. She represents both Putnam County and the City of Greencastle, working closely with elected officials, school superintendents, industrial plant managers and non-profit leaders. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Taylor University and is a graduate of Oklahoma University’s Economic Development Institute (OUEDI).
