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Martin County was formed in 1820 from Daviess and Dubois Counties. It was named for Maj. John T. Martin of Newport, Kentucky.
Overlook Park
A scenic view of the winding White River through river bottom, farms and valleys. The park is located along US Hwy 50 and State Road 450, west of Shoals.
The people of Martin County treasure and preserve those natural wonders with their wildlife habitats. They have also established carefully in their midst, modern industries and agriculture. These are monuments to human endeavor and harbingers of the future.
Jug Rock, Martin State Forest, off U.S.50 near Shoals.Martin County is a portal to the Indiana past, with great forests, vistas, rolling hills, rivers, and ancient rocks, existing today, as they would have been seen by those who came before.
Most of the land in Martin County is owned by the US Government. About a third of the county belongs to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division, and about a quarter of the county belongs to Hoosier National Forest.
Martin County is home to Naval Surface Warfare Center, NSWC. Crane’s Special Missions Center supports military forces engaged in Special Operations, Irregular Warfare and Riverine Operations.
With more than 1 million square feet of offices and laboratories, the Special Missions Center provides a distinct advantage in sensors and communications, mobility and maneuverability, and special munitions and weapons.
County Seat: Shoals
Year Organized: 1820
Square Miles: 335.74