In Indiana, the county designated as 1 is Adams County. This number refers to its assigned Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) number, which is primarily used for identifying counties on vehicle license plates.
Understanding Indiana County Numbers
Indiana counties are assigned unique numbers by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). These numbers historically appeared on Indiana license plates, allowing for quick identification of a vehicle's county of registration. While the format of license plates has evolved, these numbers still serve as a common reference for counties within the state.
It's important to distinguish the BMV number from other county identifiers such as the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) code, which is a standardized code used by the United U.S. government for statistical purposes. For instance, Adams County's FIPS code is 001, which coincidentally matches its BMV number in this specific case, but this is not always true for all counties.
The following table illustrates the first few counties and their respective BMV numbers, including Adams County:
| County | FIPS Code | BMV Number |
|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 001 | 1 |
| Allen County | 003 | 2 |
| Bartholomew County | 005 | 3 |
| Benton County | 007 | 4 |
For a comprehensive list of all counties in Indiana and their associated identifiers, you can refer to the List of counties in Indiana on Wikipedia.
