DeKalb County, Indiana, USA
County or equivalent
Location overview

DeKalb County is in northeastern Indiana along the Ohio border, with its county seat in Auburn. Created in 1835, it includes communities such as Butler, Garrett and Waterloo. Automotive manufacturing is an important part of the area’s industrial heritage, especially in Auburn. Interstate 69, rail lines and a regional airport connect its communities with wider markets. Automobile museums and classic-car events are among the county’s distinctive cultural attractions.