Greencastle, Indiana
Greencastle is a city of 9,864 people in Putnam County, Indiana, founded in 1821.
Why visit Greencastle
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 35 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ashley Square Cinema, Alfred Hirt House, Appleyard and Robe Ann Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 22 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Greencastle
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Greencastle
Greencastle is a city in Greencastle Township, Putnam County, Indiana, United States, and the county seat of Putnam County. It is located near Interstate 70 approximately halfway between Terre Haute and Indianapolis in the west-central portion of the state. The city is the home of DePauw University. The population was 9,820 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Greencastle, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Judson and Joyce Green Center for the Performing Arts
Cinema and theater · 0.9 mi
Museums and landmarks17
Alfred Hirt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Appleyard
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic farm in Indiana, USA
Courthouse Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Indiana
Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Putnam County, Indiana
Eastern Enlargement Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
National historic district located at Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana
F.P. Nelson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in Indiana, United States
Forest Hill Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Cemetery in Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana, United States
McKim Observatory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Observatory in Indiana, United States
Northwood Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
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Old Greencastle Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Richard M. Hazelett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Indiana, United States
The Boulders
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Indiana, United States
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
Blackstock Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 1.2 mi
100 West Hanna Street, Greencastle
Reavis Staduim
Sports field and stadium · 1.2 mi
99 West Hanna Street, Greencastle
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes35
No. 1 Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.0 mi
1360 Indianapolis Rd, Greencastle
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 11:30-21:00
Rise & Grind
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Bakery, Deli, Donut · 0.8 mi
302 East Washington Street, Greencastle
Mo-Fr 06:30-09:00
The Putnam Inn
Restaurant · Regional, American · 1.1 mi
400 North Jackson Street, Greencastle
Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00
Fairway Family Restaurant
Restaurant · Regional, Burger, American, Sandwich, Steak House, Breakfast, Chicken · 0.6 mi
1058 Indianapolis Rd, Greencastle
06:00-20:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.6 mi
1106 Indianapolis Rd, Greencastle
10:30-20:00
Tokyo Steak of Japan
Restaurant · Japanese · 0.5 mi
1016 Indianapolis Rd, Greencastle
Mo-Th 10:30-15:00,16:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:30-15:00,16:30-22:00; Su...
Marvin's Restaurant
Restaurant · Burger, Pizza, American, Mexican, Sandwich · 0.9 mi
202 South College Avenue, Greencastle
23 more on the map.
History
Greencastle was founded in 1821 by Ephraim Dukes on a land grant. He named the settlement for his hometown of Greencastle, Pennsylvania. Greencastle was a village or town operating under authority of the Putnam County commissioners until March 9, 1849, when it became a town by special act of the local legislature. Greencastle, Indiana, officially became a city after an election held on July 8, 1861. The first mayor of Greencastle was E. R. Kercheval, a member of the Freemason Temple Lodge #47. The city became the county seat of Putnam County.
From the History section of Greencastle, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Greencastle Inn
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
1233 South Bloomington Street, Greencastle
Churches and places of worship3
Cornerstone Baptist Church
Place of worship · 0.6 mi
218 South Bloomington Street, Greencastle
St Andrew's Episcopal Church
Place of worship · 0.6 mi
520 East Seminary Street, Greencastle
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging7
Casey's General Store
Gas station · 0.7 mi
1215 South Bloomington Street, Greencastle
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Putnam County Public Library
Library · 0.9 mi
103 East Poplar Street, Greencastle
Healthcare3
Map of Greencastle
111 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 17°F | 3.2 in | 9.3 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 20°F | 2.6 in | 4.3 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 29°F | 3.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 4.7 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 61°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 59°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 52°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 41°F | 3.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 30°F | 3.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 22°F | 3.0 in | 5.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Greencastle 1 W Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Putnam County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-25: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-04-22: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2011-06-23: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Terre Haute Regional Airport (HUF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 28 miles away.
- Cloverdale 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Brazil 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Ladoga 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Danville 20 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Gosport 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Plainfield 25 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Avon 25 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Martinsville 27 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
- Brownsburg 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- Crawfordsville 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- GreencastleINCityHall, WhisperToMe, Public domain
- The Boulders in Greencastle, Nyttend, Public domain
- Greencastle, IN 46135, USA - panoramio (15), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Greencastle, IN 46135, USA - panoramio (10), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Greencastle, IN 46135, USA - panoramio (11), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Greencastle, IN 46135, USA - panoramio (12), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Greencastle, IN 46135, USA - panoramio (9), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Greencastle, IN 46135, USA - panoramio (13), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Greencastle, IN 46135, USA - panoramio (16), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Greencastle, Nyttend, Public domain
- Greencastle, IN 46135, USA - panoramio (14), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Greencastle, IN 46135, USA - panoramio (8), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Greencastle, IN 46135, USA - panoramio (17), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Greencastle, IN 46135, USA - panoramio (6), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Greencastle, IN 46135, USA - panoramio (18), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Greencastle Fire Department, WhisperToMe, CC0
- Greencastle, IN 46135, USA - panoramio (7), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Greencastle, IN 46135, USA - panoramio (5), Evan Nichols (Virtua…, CC BY 3.0
- Madison and Columbia in Greencastle, Nyttend, Public domain
- PA260024 Greencastle Doughboy, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Forest Hill Cemetery near Greencastle, Nyttend, Public domain
- Alfred Hirt House through the trees, Nyttend, Public domain
- William C. Van Arsdel House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Richard M. Hazelett House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity House, DePauw University, Nyttend, Public domain
- F.P. Nelson House, Nyttend, Public domain
- McKim Observatory, northern side, Nyttend, Public domain
- McKim Observatory, southern side, Nyttend, Public domain
- McKim Observatory, northeastern angle, Nyttend, Public domain
- McKim Observatory, western side, Nyttend, Public domain
- James B. Nelson House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Delta Upsilon House at DePauw, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ridge Avenue in the Northwood Historic District, Nyttend, Public domain
- Ridpath Primary School, WhisperToMe, CC0
- East College, DePauw University, Macgregr, Public domain
- -Teamworktomakethedreamwork (15366078779), Article 25 Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- -Teamworktomakethedreamwork (15366695967), Article 25 Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Carnegie library at DePauw, front, Nyttend, Public domain
- Carnegie library at DePauw, cornerstone, Nyttend, Public domain
- Carnegie library at DePauw, western facade, Nyttend, Public domain
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