New Castle, Indiana

city in Indiana, United States

New Castle is a city in Henry County, Indiana, 44 miles (71 km) east of Indianapolis, on the Big Blue River. In 1900, 3,406 people lived in the town; in 1910, 9,446; in 1920, 14,458; and in 1940, 16,620. The population was 17,396 in 2020. 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.

New Castle, Indiana
New Castle from the air, looking east.
New Castle from the air, looking east.
Location of New Castle in Henry County, Indiana.
Location of New Castle in Henry County, Indiana.
Coordinates: 39°54′50″N 85°23′04″W / 39.91389°N 85.38444°W / 39.91389; -85.38444
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyHenry
Settled1822
Area
 • Total7.34 sq mi (19.02 km2)
 • Land7.32 sq mi (18.97 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)  0.27%
Elevation1,063 ft (324 m)
Population
 • 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[4]
GNIS feature ID2395191[2]
Websitewww.cityofnewcastle.net/

References

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  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  2. 2.0 2.1 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Castle, Indiana
  3. "QuickFacts: New Castle city, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.

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