Cities & Towns in Henry County, IN
Henry County, county in Indiana, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 48,033 inhabitants. The county was created 203 years ago in 1821. Its county seat is New Castle.
There are 3 city/town in Henry County, IN. The largest city of Henry County is Knox with a population of 3,552. Other cities include, Knightstown population 2,134 and Kennard population 446
Knox
Knox, City in Center Township, Starke County, Indiana, United States
Knightstown
Knightstown, City in Indiana
Kennard
Kennard, Town in Indiana
Henry County is located in east central Indiana between Indianapolis and the Ohio border. The county seat is New Castle. Here are some details on Henry County's cities and towns:
New Castle
- County seat and largest city with around 17,000 residents
- Home to the Henry County Courthouse, built in 1921
- Known for auto parts manufacturing
Knightstown
- Town of around 2,500 residents, founded in 1827
- Known as the filming location for the movie Hoosiers
- Home to historic Knightstown Academy building
Lewisville
- Small village of around 400 residents first settled in the 1820s
- Known for its antique shops and historic character
- Hosts an annual Lewisville Glass Festival
Spiceland
- Rural town with around 900 residents, platted in 1838
- Named for its fertile farmland, or "spicy land"
- Home to the 1871 Spiceland Friends Meeting House
Straughn
- Tiny town of around 300 residents, incorporated 1911
- **Known as the "Gas Boom Town" ** during an early 20th century oil boom
- Home to the Straughn High School Alumni Museum
In summary, Henry County consists of a mix of industrial New Castle and smaller towns with Hoosier downtowns that reveal Indiana's heritage.
All Henry County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Henry County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Kennard | Town in Indiana | 446 |
| Knightstown | City in Indiana | 2,134 |
| Knox | City in Center Township, Starke County, Indiana, United States | 3,552 |
