Henry County

Henry County is an administrative division in east central Indiana that covers a substantial area. New Castle serves as the main city, with several smaller towns scattered throughout the region.

The area was established in 1821 following the Delaware New Purchase, when the United States acquired land from Native Americans. It was named after Patrick Henry, a Virginia governor during the American Revolution.

The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in New Castle shows how much basketball means to the people here. Walking through the town, you notice how the sport shapes the local pride and brings the community together.

Interstate 70 and US Routes 35, 36, and 40 pass through the area and connect it directly to Indianapolis and nearby cities. Visitors arriving by car will find good road connections to larger metropolitan areas nearby.

Millville was the birthplace of Wilbur Wright, one of the two brothers who invented the airplane. This small village had an unexpected connection to aviation history.

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: December 7, 2025 20:20