New Castle, Indiana

New Castle is a city in Henry County, Indiana, 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. The city is surrounded by agricultural land. In the past, it was a manufacturing center for the production of sheet iron and steel, automobiles, caskets, clothing, scales, bridges, pianos, furniture, handles, shovels, lathes, bricks, and flour. Starting in the early 20th century, it was known as the Rose City, at one point having 100 florists and numerous growers.

City of New Castle
New Castle from the air, looking east.
Location of New Castle in Henry County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 39°54′50″N 85°23′04″W
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHenry
Settled1822
Government
  MayorGreg York (D)
Area
  Total7.34 sq mi (19.02 km2)
  Land7.32 sq mi (18.97 km2)
  Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)  0.27%
Elevation
1,063 ft (324 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total17,396
  Density2,375.20/sq mi (917.03/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
47362
Area code765
FIPS code18-52740
GNIS feature ID2395191
Websitewww.cityofnewcastle.net/

According to the 2010 census, the population was 17,396.

New Castle Correctional Facility, with a capacity of over 3,500 inmates, is located just north of the city.

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