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New Castle, Indiana

New Castle is a city in Henry County, Indiana, United States.
Population 17,396

Top Events in New Castle History

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1823History
== History == New Castle was platted in 1823, and named after New Castle, Kentucky.
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1907Architecture
was, at the time of construction (1907), the largest automotive manufacturing plant in the nation.
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1961Education
The fieldhouse is notable for a 1961 State Sectional Game between New Castle and Lewisville (now part of South Henry School Corporation) in which the fans attending the game wer...
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 17,780 people, 7,462 households, and 4,805 families residing in the city.
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2006Sports
The gym has also played host to the 2006 Indiana Class 3A Basketball Champs and the 2007 Class 4A Volleyball Champions.
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2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 18,114 people, 7,769 households, and 4,660 families residing in the city.
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2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 Census === As of the census of 2020, there were 17,396 people, 6,951 households, and 2,701 families living in the town.

Historical Timeline

1823History
== History == New Castle was platted in 1823, and named after New Castle, Kentucky.
1907Architecture
was, at the time of construction (1907), the largest automotive manufacturing plant in the nation.
1961Education
The fieldhouse is notable for a 1961 State Sectional Game between New Castle and Lewisville (now part of South Henry School Corporation) in which the fans attending the game wer...
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the census of 2000, there were 17,780 people, 7,462 households, and 4,805 families residing in the city.
2006Sports
The gym has also played host to the 2006 Indiana Class 3A Basketball Champs and the 2007 Class 4A Volleyball Champions.
2010History
=== 2010 census === As of the census of 2010, there were 18,114 people, 7,769 households, and 4,660 families residing in the city.
2020History
== Demographics == === 2020 Census === As of the census of 2020, there were 17,396 people, 6,951 households, and 2,701 families living in the town.

Did You Know?

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New Castle is located in the state of Indiana.
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New Castle has a population of 17,396 residents.
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Located 44 miles (71 km) east-northeast of Indianapolis, on the Big Blue River, the city is the county seat of Henry County.

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Famous People from New Castle, Indiana

SA
Steve Alford
Basketball Player, Coach · Born Nov 23, 1964 · Age 61
KB
Kent Benson
Basketball Player · Born Dec 27, 1954 · Age 71
OB
Omar Bundy
United States Army Officer · Born Jun 17, 1861 · Died Jan 20, 1940 (age 78)
FJ
Frances C. Jenkins
Evangelist
TF
Tom Allen (American football)
Football Coach · Born Mar 14, 1970 · Age 55
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