County Seat: Greencastle l Population: 37,000 l Labor force: 17,500

With its attractive rural location, easy access to Indianapolis, and the presence of DePauw University and a new Ivy Tech Community College campus, Putnam County has enjoyed growth over the last several years. Major industries in the county include building products and auto parts manufacturing, consumer products distribution, ethanol production and lawn mower and lift truck production. 

Major employers include: Buzzi Unicem USA/Lone Star, C. C. Cook and Son Lumber Co., Chiyoda USA Corporation, Crown Equipment Corporation, DePauw University, F. B. Distro Distribution Center, LLC, Heartland Automotive, (Formerly Lear Corp.), POET Biorefining, Putnam Plastics, Wal-Mart Distribution.

County Contact

Greencastle/Putnam County Development Center
Kristin Clary, Executive Director
P. O. Box 572
2 South Jackson Street
Greencastle, IN 46135
P: 765-653-2474
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www.putnamcountyindianaeconomicdevelopment.com

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