Town of Fortville - Government

Fortville is a town in Vernon Township, Hancock County, Indiana, United States. The population was 4,784 at the 2020 census.

Fortville is located in the northwest corner of Hancock County, Indiana at 39°56′5″N 85°50′50″W (39.934740, -85.847237), immediately adjacent to neighboring Hamilton County, which forms the town's northwest boundary and Madison County, which borders to the north. It is approximately 25 miles (40.23 km) northeast of Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana and is a part of the Indianapolis metropolitan area.

According to the 2020 census, Fortville has a total area of 3.46 square miles (8.96 km2), of which 3.45 square miles (8.94 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.02 km2) is water.

Fortville's historic downtown is home to local retailers, restaurants, and service providers. The downtown is also an attraction for arts and culture, as well as festivals.