 Montpelier , Indiana , is located in the northeastern portion of Blackford County , in Harrison Township . In late 1839 , the location of the county seat was formally contested , as the citizens of Montpelier believed their community would be a better location . Montpelier had been platted in 1837 , while the " town " of Hartford was still wilderness north of a cluster of log cabins . However , Licking Township , where Hartford was located , contained more of the county 's population . Licking township did not have a platted community like Montpelier , but had attracted farmers because the land near Lick Creek had acceptable drainage . 
