Where is New Castle, Indiana, USA?

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Where is New Castle Located? - New Castle is a city located in the Henry County of Indiana, United States. New Castle lies between 37.8092 Degrees North latitudes and 85.4669 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is New Castle, Indiana

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Where is New Castle Located?

New Castle is a city located in the Henry County of Indiana, United States. New Castle lies between 37.8092 Degrees North latitudes and 85.4669 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of New Castle city is 17396 people and the city has a total area of 7.35 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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New Castle, Indiana Quick Facts

AttributeInformation
CityNew Castle
CountyHenry County
StateIndiana
State CapitalIndianapolis
US RegionMidwest (East North Central)
Latitude39.9289° N
Longitude85.3700° W
Elevation1,070 ft (326 m)
Land Area7.80 sq mi
Water Area0.09 sq mi
Total Area7.89 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)17,396
Population DensityApproximately 2,230 per sq mi
ZIP Codes47362
Area Code765
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code18-52380
Congressional DistrictIndiana's 6th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in New Castle

CategoryInformation
Airport NameNew Castle-Henry County Municipal Airport
IATA CodeUWL
Nearest Major AirportIndianapolis International Airport
Major HighwaysU.S. Highway 36, Indiana State Road 3, Indiana State Road 38
Rail ServiceFreight rail service available
Public TransitHenry County Transit services
Regional ConnectionsAccess to Indianapolis and eastern Indiana communities
  • U.S. Highway 36 provides east–west transportation connections across central Indiana.
  • Indiana State Road 3 connects New Castle with surrounding Henry County communities.
  • Indiana State Road 38 provides access toward Muncie and other regional destinations.
  • Indianapolis International Airport provides major commercial air service nearby.

Top Places to Visit in New Castle, Indiana

Landmark NameType
Indiana Basketball Hall of FameSports Museum
Summit Lake State ParkState Park
Westwood ParkCommunity Park
Henry County Historical Society MuseumHistory Museum
New Castle FieldhouseSports Facility
Memorial ParkPublic Park
Westwood Golf CourseGolf Course
Wilbur Wright Birthplace and MuseumHistoric Museum
Summit LakeLake Recreation Area
New Castle Main Street Historic AreaHistoric District

Driving Distances from New Castle, Indiana to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
MuncieIndiana2030 minutes
AndersonIndiana2535 minutes
IndianapolisIndiana4555 minutes
RichmondIndiana3545 minutes
Fort WayneIndiana901 hour 40 minutes
DaytonOhio751 hour 20 minutes
CincinnatiOhio1001 hour 45 minutes
LafayetteIndiana1001 hour 45 minutes
ColumbusOhio1502 hours 30 minutes
LouisvilleKentucky1502 hours 30 minutes

Colleges and Universities Near New Castle, Indiana

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Indiana University EastPublicUniversityBusiness, education, nursing, and online programs
Ball State UniversityPublicUniversityArchitecture, education, communications, and research
Ivy Tech Community College – Muncie CampusPublicCommunity CollegeTechnical training, associate degrees, and workforce programs
Anderson UniversityPrivateUniversityBusiness, music, education, and liberal arts
Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)PublicUniversityHealth sciences, engineering, business, and research programs

Waterbodies Near New Castle, Indiana

Summit Lake, Big Blue River, Blue River tributaries, and nearby streams and waterways of Henry County.

Stadiums and Sports Facilities in New Castle

New Castle Fieldhouse, Chrysler Gymnasium, New Castle High School athletic facilities, Memorial Park sports areas, and local recreation facilities.

New Castle, Indiana — Key Historical Facts

  • New Castle was founded in the early nineteenth century and became the county seat of Henry County in 1822.
  • The city was named after Newcastle upon Tyne in England.
  • New Castle developed as an agricultural, manufacturing, and transportation center in east-central Indiana.
  • The city became nationally known for basketball and is home to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.
  • New Castle was once an important center for manufacturing industries, including automotive and industrial production.
  • Today, New Castle is recognized for its basketball heritage, historic sites, parks, manufacturing background, and location near major Indiana cities.

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