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Wells County, Indiana
Wells County was formed in 1837. It was named for Capt.
William A. Wells, who was captured by Native Americans as a young boy and adopted by the Miami chief Little Turtle. He eventually became a scout for Gen. "Mad Anthony" Wayne. Capt. Wells was killed by Potawatomi allied with the British at the Fort Dearborn Massacre at
the outbreak of the War of 1812. The Potawatomi ate Capt. Wells' heart to gain part of
his courage
TOWNS
Bluffton - Chester - Harrison - Jackson -
Jefferson - Lancaster - Markle - Nottingham
- Ossian
Poneto - Rockcreek - Union - Uniondale -Vera Cruz
- Zanesville
County Seat: Bluffton
Year Organized: 1837
Square Miles:
370.25
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