Welcome to the City of Knox

Knox City Hall is located at 101 West Washington Street.

The City Officials welcome you on behalf of the residents of Knox. We hope that you will find this a friendly, safe and prosperous community in which to live, work, learn, and play.

The City of Knox is located in Center Township and is the county seat for Starke County, Indiana. The population was 3,721 in the 2000 census. The city was founded in 1851 and named after General Henry Knox. Knox was also the home of Indiana Governor Henry F. Schricker. The City of Knox even has its own flag, designed by Raluca Fodorean.

Announcements

Park Closure

All water will be turned off in the City’s parks for the winter during the week of November 20th. This includes all restrooms… Read More...

Water Testing Notice

Our water system recently violated a drinking water standard. Although this is not an emergency, as our customers, you have a… Read More...

Peppermint Parade

Knox's Hometown Christmas Peppermint Parade will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 3:30 pm. Line-up for the parade… Read More...

Animal Care Requirements - Ordinance 1087

Due to the extreme heat conditions that will be affecting our area, Mayor Estok would like to remind residents to take extra… Read More...

Lead Safe Community Site

As required per State and Federal requirements, the City Water Utility must complete a material inventory of all water service… Read More...

2024 Trash Schedules

The 2024 Trash and Recycle Schedules have been released by Republic Services. Make sure to have your can to the road by 6:00 am… Read More...

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Mayor Dennis Estok

I am a lifelong resident of Knox, Indiana, and have spent my life serving our community through county and city government. I was an employee of our city for many years, I was also Mayor of the City of Knox from 2004-2007, and have acted as Surveyor since 2009...

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