About our community Jay County Incorporated January 30, 1836.
County seat: Portland Towns in Jay County Portland Portland, the seat of Jay County, is located in northeastern Indiana, ten miles from the Ohio state line. It is approximately midway between Richmond and Fort Wayne on U.S. Highway 27. According to the 2000 Census, the population of Portland was 6,437. Portland is the largest town in Jay County. The town was incorporated June 28, 1836. City of Portland web site
Bryant Bryant was incorporated in December 1897. It is located north of Portland on U. S. Highway 27 in Bear Creek Township. In the 2000 census the population is reported as 272. Redkey Redkey was incorporated in September 1883. It is located southwest of Portland on Indiana Highway 1 in Richland Township. The 2000 census reported a population of 1,427. Salamonia Salamonia was incorporated October 6, 1876. It is located southeast of Portland at County Roads 400S and 600E in Madison Township. The population according to the 2000 census is 158. Dunkirk Population of the City of Dunkirk is 2,646 according to the 2000 census. Dunkirk was incorporated in June 1869. It is located southwest of Portland at the extreme western edge of the county on Indiana Highway 167 in Richland Township. Mayor - Sam Hubbard City of Dunkirk residents are served by the Dunkirk Public Library. Cardholders may apply for reciprocal borrowing privileges at JCPL. Pennville The community was incorporated as Camden in 1854, and the name was changed to Pennville in 1892. The 2000 census reported a population of 706. It is located northwest of Portland on Indiana Highway 1 in Penn Township. Pennville and Penn Township residents are served by the Pennville Public Library. Cardholders may apply for reciprocal borrowing privileges at JCPL. Back to top Historical Organizations Jay County Historical Society Museum 903 E Main St
Portland IN 47371
260-726-7168
Jay County Genealogy Society 109 S Commerce St
Portland, IN 47371
260-726-4323 Note this announcement from these two organizations in 2009: The Jay County Historical Society, Inc. and the Jay County Genealogy Society have voted to merge. Both groups have like goals of preserving the history of Jay County. This merger will allow both of us to streamline our collections and eliminate some duplication of efforts. Thank you to all of the former Genealogy Society members who are continuing their membership in the combined organization. Thanks also for directing dues payments and questions about membership to the museum office at: 903 East Main Street, Portland, IN, 47371. Phone: 260-726-7168, fax: 260-726-7178, or email. Until we are able to expand the museum to accommodate the genealogical records, genealogy research will continue to be done by volunteers at the office at 109 South Commerce Street, Portland, IN 47371. The hours are : 10AM to 4PM, Thursday and Friday. Any genealogy questions should be directed to them at 260-726-4323 or email here. Research will be limited to materials contained within the Genealogy Office.
Headwaters Heritage, Inc. 451 S 300 W
Portland IN 47371
260-726-9871
Museum of the Soldier 521 E. Arch St
Portland IN 47371
260-726-2575
Dunkirk Glass Museum 127 W Washington St
Dunkirk IN 47336
765-768-6872 Open May 1 - October 31
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Dunkirk City Public Library
127 West Washington St.
Dunkirk IN 47336
765-768-6872 (voice and fax) Director: Ailesia Franklin Hours:
Monday & Thursday - 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday - 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Serves the City of Dunkirk only Reciprocal agreement with Jay County Public Library. Borrowers may show JCPL card and ID to apply for a card.
Jay County Public Library 315 North Ship Street
Portland IN 47371
260-726-7890
Fax 260-726-7317 Director: Rosalie Clamme Hours:
Monday thru Friday - 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Serves Jay County less Dunkirk, Pennville, and Penn Township Member of Evergreen Indiana Consortium
Pennville-Penn Township Public Library 195 North Union Street
P.O. Box 206
Pennville IN 47369
260-731-3333 Hours:
Tuesday thru Thursday - 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Serves Pennville and Penn Township Reciprocal agreement with Jay County Public Library. Borrowers may show JCPL card and ID to apply for card.
Public Libraries in Adams County Berne Public Library 166 North Sprunger
Berne IN 46711-1595
260-589-2809 Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday – 12 to 8 p.m.
Saturday – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (serves Berne only) Jay County Public Library patron requires PLAC to check out.
Decatur Public Library (Adams Public Library) 128 South 3rd St
Decatur IN 46733-1691
260-724-2605 Hours:
Monday thru Thursday – 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday – 9 a.m. to 5 a.m.
Sunday - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Member of Evergreen Indiana consortium Jay County Public Library patron with full privileges may check out with Evergreen card.
Geneva Public Library (Adams Public Library) 305 East Line Street
P.O. Box 189
Geneva IN 46740-0189
260-368-7270 Hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday – 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday – 9 a.m. to noon (serves Geneva and Wabash, Hartford and Jefferson Townships) Member of Evergreen Indiana Consortium Jay County Public Library patron with full privileges may check out with Evergreen card.
Public Libraries in Blackford County Hartford City Public Library 314 North High St
Hartford City IN 47348-2143
765-348-1720 Hours:
Monday thru Thursday – 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (May - Aug close at 7:00 p.m.)
Friday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (May - Aug close at 5:30 p.m.)
Saturday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (May - Aug close at 2:00 p.m.) Serves Hartford City, Shamrock Lakes -and-Licking Township Jay County Public Library patron requires PLAC in order to check out materials.
Montpelier-Harrison Township Public Library 301 South Main Street
Montpelier IN 47359-1428
765-728-5969 Hours:
Monday thru Thursday – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Serves Montpelier -and- Harrison Township Jay County Public Library patron requires PLAC to check out materials.
Public Libraries in Delaware County Muncie-Center Township Public Library
Serves Muncie and Center Township
Administrative Offices
2005 S. High Street
Muncie, IN
765-747-8201 Carnegie Library
301 East Jackson Street, Muncie IN 47305
765-747-8206
Hours:
Monday thru Thursday – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Friday – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday – 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
See web site for other branches and services information. NOTE: Many areas in Delaware County do not have tax-supported library service. Albany and Daleville have privately-funded libraries available to the public. Anyone residing outside Muncie and Center Township who wishes to have borrowing privileges at JCPL will need to purchase a non-resident card.) Jay County Public Library patron requires PLAC to check out.
Public Libraries in Randolph County Farmland Public Library 116 South Main St
P.O. Box 189
Farmland 47340-0189
765-468-7292 Hours:
Monday, Saturday –9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday – 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Serves Farmland -and- Green, Monroe, Stoney Creek and Union Townships
Jay County Public Library patron requires PLAC to check out
Ridgeville Pubic Library 308 N Walnut St
P.O. Box 63
Ridgeville IN 47380-0063
765-857-2025 Hours:
Tuesday – 12:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday – 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday – 12:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Serves Ridgeville -and- Franklin Township Reciprocal agreement with Jay County Public Library. Borrowers may show JCPL card and ID to apply for card.
Union City Public Library 408 North Columbia Street
Union City IN 47390-1404
765-964-4748 Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday – 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday – 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Serves Union City -and- Jackson and Wayne Townships Reciprocal agreement with Jay County Public Library. Borrowers may show JCPL card and ID to apply for card.
Washington Township Public Library 106 North Main St
P.O. Box 127
Lynn IN 47355-0127
765-874-1488 Hours:
Monday thru Friday – 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Serves Lynn -and- Washington and Green Fork Townships Jay County Public Library patron requires PLAC to check out
Winchester Community Library
125 North East Street
Winchester IN 47394-1698
765-584-4824 Hours:
Monday thru Thursday – 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Serves Winchester -and- Ward and White River Townships Jay County Public Library patron requires PLAC to check out
Wells County Public Libraries Wells County Public Library 200 West Washington St
Bluffton IN 46714-1999
260-824-1612 Hours:
Monday thru Thursday – 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (summer Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon) See web site for other branch information. Jay County Public Library patron requires PLAC to check out
Other Area Libraries Ft. Recovery Public Library
(no reciprocal privileges; Ohio residents would need to purchase non-resident card at JCPL) 113 N Wayne St
P.O. Box 309
Ft. Recovery OH 45846
419-375-2869 Monday, Wednesday – 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday – Closed
Friday – 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday -- 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ball State University Libraries Ball State University
2000 University Avenue
Muncie IN 47306
765-285-5143 Location of Bracken (main library): McKinley Avenue behind Emens Auditorium Hours: available through Internet (reflects changes for vacations, branches)
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