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East Central Indiana
Highlighted in red are the counties of East Central Indiana.

East Central Indiana is a special area in the state of Indiana. It's located just east of Indianapolis, Indiana and shares a border with the state of Ohio.

A long time ago, in the 1890s, something called the Indiana Gas Boom happened here. This was when a lot of natural gas was discovered. It changed many small farming towns into bigger cities. These cities started making things in factories, like glass. Glass factories were very popular because of all the natural gas.

Later, when the glass industry wasn't as big, many skilled workers found jobs in factories that made car parts. Cities like Muncie and Anderson became important for this. But when the American car industry started to slow down, East Central Indiana faced challenges. Many towns had to find new ways to grow, focusing on services or even going back to farming.

Counties of East Central Indiana

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Historic downtown Hartford City (left) and downtown Montpelier (right) in Blackford County

East Central Indiana is made up of several counties. Each county has its own unique history and communities. Here are the main counties in this region:

Main Cities (County Seats)

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historic buildings in town
Muncie's Edmund B. and Bertha Ball House (left) and part of the Walnut Street Historic District in downtown Muncie (right) in Delaware County

Each county has a "county seat." This is usually the biggest city or town in the county. It's where the county government offices are located. Here are the county seats in East Central Indiana:

Colleges and Universities

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Shafer Tower on the campus of Ball State University, the largest post-secondary education institution in East Central Indiana.

East Central Indiana is home to several colleges and universities. These schools offer many different programs for students who want to continue their education after high school.

  • Anderson University (a private school)
  • Ball State University (a public school)
  • Earlham College (a private school)
  • Indiana University East (a public school)
  • Ivy Tech Community College (with campuses in Anderson, Muncie, and Richmond)

High Schools in the Region

Many public and private high schools serve the students of East Central Indiana. These schools help prepare young people for college or future careers.

Blackford County High School

  • Blackford High School - located in Hartford City

Delaware County High Schools

  • Cowan High School - Cowan
  • Daleville High School - Daleville
  • Muncie Burris High School - Muncie
  • Wapahani High School - Selma
  • Wes-Del High School - Gaston
  • Yorktown High School - Yorktown
  • Muncie Central High School - Muncie
  • Muncie South Side High School - Muncie
  • Delta High School - Eaton

Henry County High Schools

  • Blue River Valley High School - Mount Summit
  • Shenandoah High School - Middletown
  • Tri High - Lewisville
  • New Castle High School - New Castle
  • Knightstown High School - Knightstown

Jay County High School

  • Jay County High School - Portland

Madison County High Schools

  • Alexandria-Monroe High School - Alexandria
  • Anderson High School - Anderson
  • Anderson Preparatory Academy - Anderson
  • Liberty Christian - Anderson
  • Pendleton Heights High School - Pendleton
  • Lapel High School - Lapel
  • Frankton High School - Frankton
  • Elwood Community High School - Elwood

Randolph County High Schools

  • Union High School (Modoc) - Modoc
  • Randolph Southern High School - Lynn
  • Winchester Community High School - Winchester
  • Union City High School - Union City
  • Monroe Central High School - Parker City

Wayne County High Schools

  • Hagerstown High School - Hagerstown
  • Lincoln High School - Cambridge City
  • Centerville High School - Centerville
  • Richmond High School - Richmond
  • Northeastern High School - Fountain City

Media in East Central Indiana

The region has various ways for people to get news and entertainment.

Major Newspapers

TV Stations

  • WIPB-TV - a PBS station in Muncie, Indiana
  • WKOI-TV - a TBN station in Richmond, Indiana

Radio Stations

There are many radio stations across East Central Indiana, playing different types of music and shows.

Anderson Radio Stations

  • FM stations:
    • WBKQ 96.7 - Country music (licensed to Alexandria)
    • WGNR 97.9 - Christian music
    • WQME 98.7 - Christian music (from Anderson University)
    • WIKL 101.7 - Christian music (licensed to Elwood)
  • AM stations:
    • WHBU 1240 - Talk radio
    • WGNR 1470 - Religious programs

Muncie Radio Stations

  • FM stations:
    • WKMV 88.3 - Christian music ("K-Love")
    • WCRD 91.3 - Public Radio (from Ball State University)
    • WBST 92.1 - Public Radio (Ball State University) with news, classical, and jazz ("Indiana Public Radio")
    • WMXQ 93.5 - Classic Rock ("93.5 MAXimum Classic Rock", licensed to Hartford City)
    • W231CC 93.9 - Christian music
    • WNAP-LP 99.1 - Southern Gospel music
    • W268BJ 101.5 - Christian music (translator of WJCF-FM Morristown, IN)
    • W275AJ 102.9 - Sports radio (simulcasts 1340AM WMUN)
    • WLBC 104.1 - Pop music ("Today's Best Music")
    • WERK 104.9 - Classic Hits ("104.9 WERK The New Sound")
    • W291AH 106.1 - Christian music (translator of WBCL 90.3 FM in Ft. Wayne)
  • AM stations:
    • WMUN 1340 - Sports radio ("102.9FM and 1340AM Fox Sports Radio")

New Castle Radio Stations

  • FM stations:
    • WKPW 90.7 - Classic hits ("Classic Hits 90.7", licensed to Knightstown, IN)
    • WBSH 91.1 - Public Radio (NPR, Classical, Jazz, "Indiana Public Radio", licensed to Hagerstown, IN)
    • WMDH-FM 102.5 - Country music ("Hit Country 102.5")
    • WHHC-LP 100.1 - Religious programs ("Radio 74")
  • AM stations:
    • WLTI 1550 - Classic Country music

Richmond Radio Stations

  • FM stations:
    • WKRT 89.3 - Christian music ("K-Love")
    • WECI 91.5 - Public Radio (from Earlham College)
    • W233AN 94.5 - Christian music ("Joy FM", translator of WJYW Union City)
    • W237AT 95.3 - Christian music ("The Path", translator of WKCD Cederville, OH)
    • WQLK 96.1 - Country music ("Kicks 96")
    • W249BG 97.7 - Christian music ("Joy FM", translator of WJYW Union City)
    • WFMG 101.3 - Pop music ("G 101-3")
    • W269BP 101.7 - Christian rock ("Air 1", translator of WORI Delhi Hills/Cincinnati, OH)
  • AM stations:
    • WHON 930 - News/Talk radio (licensed to Centerville)
    • WKBV 1490 - Sports radio ("ESPN 1490")

Winchester Radio Stations

  • FM stations:
    • WZZY 98.3 - Classic hits ("Star 98.3")

Images for kids

  • Riley8394

    Statue of James Whitcomb Riley in Hancock County

  • Frank Littleton Round Barn

    The Frank Littleton Round Barn in Hancock County

  • New Castle Com HD

    Buildings in the New Castle Commercial Historic District in Henry County

  • Elias Hinshaw House

    The Elias Hinshaw House in Knightstown, Henry County

  • Meridian and Main in Portland

    View of Portland Commercial Historic District in Jay County

  • Municipal building in Redkey

    Historic Redkey Town Hall in Jay County

  • Downtown Anderson, Indiana

    Downtown Anderson in Madison County

  • MoundsSP GreatMound

    Mounds State Park in Madison County

  • William Kerr House

    Historic William Kerr House in Randolph County

  • Randolph County Courthouse and monument

    Randolph County Courthouse

  • Henry and Alice Gennett House

    Richmond's historic Henry and Alice Gennett house in Wayne County

  • Doddridge Chapel from SE 4

    Historic Doddridge Chapel in Wayne County

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