New Haven, Indiana
New Haven is a city of 15,698 people in Allen County, Indiana, founded in 1839.
Why visit New Haven
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 20 places to eat and 4 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Craigville Depot and Fort Wayne Park and Boulevard System Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in New Haven
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About New Haven
New Haven is a city in Adams, Jefferson, and St. Joseph townships, Allen County, Indiana, United States. It sits immediately east of the city of Fort Wayne, the second-largest city in Indiana, and is situated mostly along the southern banks of the Maumee River. The population was 15,843 as of 2020.
From the Wikipedia article New Haven, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Craigville Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Railway station in Jefferson Township, the United States of America
Fort Wayne Park and Boulevard System Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic district in Indiana, US
Nickel Plate Road 765
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Preserved American 2-8-4 locomotive
St. Louis, Besancon, Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic church in Indiana, United States
Wabash Railroad Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Railway station in New Haven, the United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes20
Kekionga Cider Company
Bar and pub · 2.6 mi
We,Th 17:00-21:00; Fr 17:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.4 mi
7616 State Road 930, Fort Wayne
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
8 more on the map.
Where to stay4
Holiday Inn Express Fort Wayne-East (New Haven)
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
11205 Isabelle Drive, New Haven
History
New Haven was platted in 1839 by Henry Burgess, who named it after New Haven, Connecticut. It was incorporated as a town under Indiana law in 1865. It became incorporated as a city in 1963. Several homes built by the Burgess family remain in New Haven. A Burgess home on Summit Street is the oldest brick structure in Jefferson Township. Henry Burgess' son-in-law, E.W. Green built a large frame Greek Revival house on the hill above what is now Schnelker Park and the former New Haven Elementary School building. Another Burgess structure remains at the corner of Summit and Eben Streets. In the 1850s the Swiss Amish arrived in the region, and what makes them distinct is that they speak an Alsatian German Language.
The Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society operates east of New Haven on Edgerton Road. The society has restored Nickel Plate 765 built by the Lima Locomotive Works of Lima, Ohio and restored the Craigville Depot, which are housed at the New Haven site.
The French settlement of Besançon, a historic settlement in New Haven, is on the eastern edge of the town along the Lincoln Highway. Saint Louis Catholic Church at Besançon is now on the National Register of Historic Places. Also listed is the Wabash Railroad Depot.
From the History section of New Haven, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries40
Healthcare2
Map of New Haven
92 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 18°F | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 19°F | 2.0 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 27°F | 2.5 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 37°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.7 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 3.6 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 52°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 2.6 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 31°F | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 23°F | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Woodburn 3N (11 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
Allen 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)
- 2023-04-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-04-22: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Smith Field (SMD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Fort Wayne 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Woodburn 10 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Grabill 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Leo-Cedarville 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Huntertown 13 mi northwest, about 21 min by car
- Ossian 15 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Decatur 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Antwerp 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Garrett 20 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Auburn 21 mi north, about 34 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
- St. Louis Besancon RC P5220007, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wabash Railroad Depot in New Haven, Nyttend, Public domain
- Craigville Depot, Nyttend, Public domain
- Thieme near Wayne in Fort Wayne, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. Louis' Catholic Church near New Haven, Nyttend, Public domain
- NKP 765 at Owosso Better, joneau261, Public domain
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