Henry County, Administrative county in Indiana, US.
Henry County spans 391 square miles of east central Indiana, containing the city of New Castle and multiple small towns across its territory.
The Delaware New Purchase led to the establishment of Henry County in 1821, named after Virginia governor Patrick Henry of American Revolution fame.
The county maintains the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in New Castle, reflecting the strong connection between the region and basketball heritage.
Interstate 70 and US Routes 35, 36, and 40 intersect throughout Henry County, providing direct access to Indianapolis and neighboring metropolitan areas.
The county houses the birthplace of Wilbur Wright in Millville, marking the origins of one of aviation's most influential pioneers.
Location: Indiana
Inception: December 31, 1821
Capital city: New Castle
Shares border with: Delaware County, Madison County, Randolph County, Wayne County, Fayette County, Rush County, Hancock County
Website: http://henryco.net
GPS coordinates: 39.93000,-85.40000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:49
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