Fortville is a town in Vernon Township, Hancock County, Indiana, United States.

[7] It was named for Cephas Fort, the original owner of the town site.

[10] As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 3,929 people, 1,553 households, and 1,060 families living in the town.

There were 1,705 housing units at an average density of 572.1 per square mile (220.9/km2).

26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 3,444 people, 1,394 households, and 950 families living in the town.

There were 1,454 housing units at an average density of 1,195.5 per square mile (461.6/km2).

27.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The entrance to Memorial Park is located just west of Church and McCarty streets.

[13] Fortville's historic downtown is home to local retailers, restaurants, and service providers.