New Castle, Kentucky
New Castle is a city of 1,052 people in Henry County, Kentucky, founded in 1817.
Why visit New Castle
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 2 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Henry County Courthouse and Isham Henderson House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in New Castle
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About New Castle
New Castle is a home rule-class city in Henry County, Kentucky, United States. It is the seat of its county. As of the 2020 census, New Castle had a population of 884. African Americans attended New Castle Colored School prior to integration.
From the Wikipedia article New Castle, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Henry County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic courthouse in New Castle, Kentucky, USA
Isham Henderson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
New Castle, Kentucky, listed on the NRHP in Henry County, Kentucky
New Castle Historic Commercial District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes2
Smith-Berry Vineyard & Winery
Brewery and winery · 1.1 mi
855 Drennon Road, New Castle
Gas and EV charging1
History
The District Grand Lodge No. 19 of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, a fraternal organization of African Americans, was in New Castle. The group's Washington Lodge #1513 in New Castle was established in 1872 by former slaves. A historical marker by its building commemorates its history.
From the History section of New Castle, Kentucky on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Map of New Castle
13 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 23°F | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 26°F | 3.6 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 33°F | 4.8 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 44°F | 5.2 in |
| May | 77°F | 54°F | 5.9 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 62°F | 5.1 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 65°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 64°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 56°F | 3.6 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 44°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 34°F | 3.8 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 27°F | 4.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Crestwood 4Ne (14 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 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-05-22: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Capital City Airport (FFT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Eminence 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- La Grange 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Shelbyville 16 mi south, about 26 min by car
- Buckner 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Carrollton 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Crestwood 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Coldstream 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Vevay 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Frankfort 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
- Middletown 23 mi southwest, about 37 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
- Henry County, Kentucky courthouse, W.marsh, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Smith-Berry Winery - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
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