New Castle, Indiana
New Castle is a city of 17,367 people in Henry County, Indiana, founded in 1822.
Why visit New Castle
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 49 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Castle Theatre, Henry County Courthouse and Gen. William Grose House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 17°F, and about 25 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in New Castle
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About New Castle
New Castle is a city in Henry County, Indiana, United States. Located 44 miles (71 km) east-northeast of Indianapolis, on the Big Blue River, the city is the county seat of Henry County. New Castle is home to New Castle Fieldhouse, the largest high school gymnasium in the world.
From the Wikipedia article New Castle, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks8
Henry County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Courthouse in Indiana
Gen. William Grose House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in Indiana, United States
New Castle Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Henry County Historical Society Museum
Museum · 0.4 mi
606 South 14th Street, New Castle
Civil War Monument
Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi
101 South Main Street, New Castle
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes49
Ky's American Bistro
Restaurant · Burger, Salad, Sandwich, Steak, Wings · 0.8 mi
1333 Broad Street
Mo-Tu off; We-Su 11:00-19:00
Scooter's
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.8 mi
1705 South Memorial Drive, New Castle
Mo-Fr 05:30-20:00; Sa-Su 06:30-20:00
Ink & Ale
Brewery and winery · 0.7 mi
239 South 14th Street
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Mad Hyena Bar and Grill
Bar and pub · 0.7 mi
1538 Indiana Avenue, New Castle
Mo-Sa 10:30-03:00; Su 18:00-03:00
Pizza King
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
500 South Memorial Drive
Mo-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-23:00
Stacks
Restaurant · Breakfast, Pancake · 0.8 mi
510 South Memorial Drive
Mo-Th 08:00-15:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-15:00; Su 08:00-14:00
The Press Coffee Co
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
201 South 14th Street
Mo-Fr 07:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-16:00; Su off
Twin Lions
Brewery and winery · 0.8 mi
1327 Broad Street
Mo-We,Sa-Su off; Th 17:00-21:00; Fr 17:00-22:00
37 more on the map.
History
New Castle was platted in 1823, and named after New Castle, Kentucky. A post office was established at New Castle in 1823.
The town was quickly established as the seat of Henry County upon the county's organization in 1823, cementing its importance as a center for trade and government in the region. The Maxwell automobile factory, later owned and operated by Chrysler Motor Corp. was, at the time of construction (1907), the largest automotive manufacturing plant in the nation.
The Chrysler Enclosure, Gen. William Grose House, Henry County Courthouse, and New Castle Commercial Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of New Castle, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship10
First Baptist Church Family Life Center
Church · Baptist · 0.9 mi
709 South Memorial Drive
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Healthcare5
Map of New Castle
122 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 | 3.0 in | 7.9 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 19°F | 2.5 in | 6.4 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 28°F | 3.4 in | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 4.4 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 59°F | 5.3 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 | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 41°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 31°F | 3.5 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 23°F | 3.0 in | 5.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for New Castle 3 Sw (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
Henry 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)
- 2026-08-15: 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)
- 2008-06-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Anderson Municipal-Darlington Field Airport (AID) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Muncie 19 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Anderson 21 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Connersville 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Greenfield 23 mi west, about 37 min by car
- McCordsville 29 mi west, about 46 min by car
- Fishers 32 mi west, about 51 min by car
- Lawrence 33 mi west, about 53 min by car
- Greensburg 40 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Carmel 41 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Indianapolis city (balance) 42 mi west, about 1 h 15 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
- New-castle-indiana-from-above, Unknown author, Public domain
- Grose Hs New Castle IN, Smallbones, CC0
- New Castle Com HD, Smallbones, CC0
- Henry County Courthouse - New Castle, IN, Publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chrysler Enclosure, comprehensive from north, Nyttend, Public domain
- Chrysler Enclosure, southeastern side, Nyttend, Public domain
- Chrysler Enclosure, gate from inside, Nyttend, Public domain
- Chrysler Enclosure, northeastern side, Nyttend, Public domain
- Chrysler Enclosure, northern detail, Nyttend, Public domain
- Chrysler Enclosure, northeastern ditch, Nyttend, Public domain
- Chrysler Enclosure, southern ditch, Nyttend, Public domain
- Chrysler Enclosure, gate from south, Nyttend, Public domain
- Chrysler Enclosure, comprehensive from east, Nyttend, Public domain
- Chrysler Enclosure, southern side from west, Nyttend, Public domain
- Spirit of the American Doughboy -E.M. Viquesney statue-Photo by Mark Sean Orr 2009, Mark Sean Orr, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS015-E-36287 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS007-E-12149 - View of Indiana, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS020-E-34826 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS015-E-36286 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS020-E-34827 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Bulldogs Nursing, Mlbailey2, CC0
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