Kentland, Indiana
Kentland is a town of 1,828 people in Newton County, Indiana, founded in 1860.
Why visit Kentland
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails, 7 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Newton County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Kentland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Kentland
Kentland is a town in Jefferson Township, Newton County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,641 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Kentland, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Newton County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Courthouse in Indiana, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes7
Good Table
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
402 West Seymour Street, Brook
Mo-Su 06:00-20:00
Si Señor Authentic Mexican Restraunt
Restaurant · 0.5 mi
202 West Seymour Street, Brook
Where to stay2
History
The town was founded in 1860 as "Kent", though this name was soon lengthened to Kentland. The name honors Alexander J. Kent, who acquired the then marshy plat and prepared it for development. The town is the county seat of Newton County.
Kentland is the birthplace of famous turn-of-the-century humorist George Ade, author of such plays as The College Widow, Artie, and The Sultan of Sulu. Purdue University's Ross–Ade Stadium, home of the Boilermakers football team, is named for him and fellow Purdue benefactor David Ross. Disgraced Indiana governor Warren McCray, convicted of mail fraud and forced to resign in 1924, also hailed from Kentland.
The Newton County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.
From the History section of Kentland, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Kentland
24 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 16°F | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 19°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 29°F | 2.5 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 38°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 74°F | 50°F | 4.5 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 7.1 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 62°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 60°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 52°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 41°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 31°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 22°F | 2.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kentland (1 mi away), rain and snow from Kentland 0.3 Ene, 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
Newton County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-15: 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)
- 2018-05-04: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2014-04-22: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kentland Municipal Airport (KKT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Morocco 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Watseka 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Hoopeston 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
- Clifton 28 mi northwest, about 45 min by car
- Momence 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
- Gilman 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- Rossville 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- Kankakee 31 mi northwest, about 51 min by car
- Bradley 34 mi northwest, about 55 min by car
- West Lafayette 36 mi southeast, about 57 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
- Am Legion Mem 19-01-10 043, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lustron house in Kentland, Indiana, Nyttend, Public domain
- Kentland Town Hall bell, Huwmanbeing, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kentland Town Hall, Huwmanbeing, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Newton County Courthouse in Kentland from southeast, Nyttend, Public domain
- Kentland time capsule, Huwmanbeing, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kentland panorama, Huwmanbeing, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kentland post office 47951, Nyttend, Public domain
- Kentland Bank, Nyttend, Public domain
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