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 | |
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New Castle from the air, looking east. | |
Location of New Castle in Henry County, Indiana. | |
| Coordinates: 39°54′50″N 85°23′04″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Henry |
| Settled | 1822 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Greg York (D) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.34 sq mi (19.02 km2) |
| • Land | 7.32 sq mi (18.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) 0.27% |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 17,396 |
| • Density | 2,375.20/sq mi (917.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 47362 |
| Area code | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-52740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395191 |
| Website | www.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.