Pittsboro is a town in Middle Township, Hendricks County, Indiana, United States.

[5] The town of Pittsboro was founded on December 9, 1834, by Simon T. Hadley and Wiliam L. Matlock.

The town was named "Pittsborough" in honor of Hadley's home in North Carolina.

Sidewalks were laid, street lights installed, and water service begun.

In 2008 Pittsboro had a parade for Olympic silver medalist Bridget Sloan.

[6] It led to the high school in neighboring Lizton, where she thanked her fans for supporting her.

Hundreds of people had lined Main Street with signs and banners.

The celebration also included food, activities, music, a parade, and fireworks.

Interstate 74, running parallel to US-136, forms the northern border of the town, with access from Exit 61.

According to the 2010 census, Pittsboro has a total area of 2.95 square miles (7.64 km2), all land.

18.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

As of December 2021[update] the council consists of Jarod Baker (president), Melodi Ingalls, William Majeske, Jay Thompson, and Randy Price.

The clerk-treasurer is the fiscal officer of the town responsible for signing drafts and claims, dispersing monies on the order of the town council, maintains records, record minutes of meetings, administer oaths, and serves as a tie-breaker in votes of the town council.

They serve in either an advisory role or autonomous to the Town Council in the case of the Parks Board.

[11] The Parks Board is allowed by Indiana statute to buy and sell land, enter into and sever contracts, and create a budget to name a few.

The Plan Commission can act alone in deciding street names, final plat approval, building permits, zoning violations, and addressing.

The Plan Commission sets its own rules and procedures and appoints a Zoning Administrator.

The Commission makes recommendations on special taxing districts for the purposes of redevelopment.

The Fire Department is housed in one station on Main Street in Pittsboro.

The Fire Department protects about thirty five square miles in Pittsboro and Middle Township.

The Town Council as a whole serves in an additional capacity as the Police Safety Board.

The Police Department shall enforce all state laws and local ordinances.

The department was combined into one agency in 1998 and levies a flat tax rate to both the town and township.