Fortville is a friendly, family-oriented community of 3,700 people located 18 miles northeast of Indianapolis in the northwest corner of Hancock County. It is a town of beautiful parks, tree-lined streets, and quiet neighborhoods. Community activity is centered around the town’s 12 churches, two superb parks, and the Mt. Vernon Community schools. Three major shopping centers, Castleton Square, Washington Square, and Hamilton Town Center are less than15 minutes away. The Town of Fortville has also been awarded the Arbor Day Tree City Award for 3 years in a row.
The Fortville Town Manager will work with businesses interested in locating within this area. Industrial sites are available adjacent to the CSX railroad at competitive prices. CSX parallels State Road 67, utilizes connections in Indianapolis and Anderson, and provides rail service throughout the Midwest.
Population: 3,710 (2007)
Location: Fortville is conveniently located between Anderson and Indianapolis on US Highway 36 (SR 67), SR 238 and SR 13. Interstate 69 is four miles north of the corporate limits. Interstate 70 is 12 miles south and Interstate 465 is 12 miles southwest. It is situated on a major Conrail line. Indianapolis International Airport is 40 minutes away and Mt. Comfort Airport is 10 miles south.
Government: A five-member town board serves four-year terms. A full-time Town Manager runs the daily operations. Zoning is by Hancock County Area Planning Commission.
Education: Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation
Benefits:
- Second largest municipality in Hancock County
- Location convenient for transportation of goods by highway and rail
- Geist Reservoir and its recreation opportunities located four miles northwest of Fortville
- Renovated public library
- Recreational park, newly developed passive park
- Several golf courses within a fifteen-mile radius