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.

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.

The schools regularly receive an "A+" score from the State of Indiana.

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