On October 6, 1866, the Reno Gang robbed an Ohio and Mississippi Railway train, making off with over $10,000.

The 7 representatives are elected from 4 county districts and 3 at-large positions.

They are responsible for setting salaries, the annual budget, and special spending.

The commissioners are charged with executing the acts legislated by the council, collecting revenue, and managing the day-to-day functions of the county government.

The judge on the court is elected to a term of six years and must be a member of the Indiana Bar Association.

[10] County Officials: The county has several other elected offices, including sheriff, coroner, auditor, treasurer, recorder, surveyor, and circuit court clerk Each of these elected officers serves a term of four years and oversees a different part of county government.

[13] As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 42,376 people, 16,501 households, and 11,629 families residing in the county.

There were 18,202 housing units at an average density of 35.7 per square mile (13.8/km2).

[21] In terms of ancestry, 28.8% were German, 13.1% were American, 12.8% were Irish, and 9.2% were English.