The Territory of Indiana was established in 1800 as legitimized by the Northwest Ordinance of 1787.

The governing structure established through this act began creating counties in the territory as it became increasingly populated.

Wells who played a central role in the Northwest Indian Wars and the activity surrounding Fort Miami and Kekionga.

[3] It was initially assigned to Allen County for legislative and administrative affairs.

This bill would be approved later that year on February 7, effectively creating thirteen Northern Indiana counties, one of which was Wells.

[5] The low rolling hills of Wells County have been deforested and are now completely devoted to agriculture and urban development.

The Wabash River flows to the northwest, draining the central and upper part of the county, while the lower part is drained by the Salamonie River, also flowing to the northwest.

The commissioners execute acts legislated by the council, collect revenue, and manage the county government.

[11] County Officials: The county has other elected offices, including sheriff, coroner, auditor, treasurer, recorder, surveyor, and circuit court clerk.

[11] As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 27,636 people, 10,780 households, and 7,684 families in the county.