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Knightstown, Historic small town in Henry County, Indiana.

Located along the Big Blue River, Knightstown extends over 1.03 square miles of land and includes residential neighborhoods, parks, and local businesses.

Waitsell M. Cary established Knightstown in 1827, naming it after Jonathan Knight, a Pennsylvania congressman and National Road engineer.

The town maintains the Charles A. Beard Memorial School Corporation, which provides educational services through Knightstown High School with advanced placement programs.

Visitors and residents can access town services and information through the municipal office, which handles cemetery management and community communications.

The Hoosier Gym in Knightstown gained recognition as a filming location for the 1986 motion picture Hoosiers.

GPS coordinates: 39.79560,-85.52636

Latest update: March 19, 2025 20:53

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