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Copyright 1887-2024 Henry County Historical Society, New Castle, Indiana

Bringing History to Life &
Life to History Since 1887!

Hours of Operation
Please contact us to make an appointment to visit during these hours:
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays~1-4:30 p.m.
Tours by appointment.
We can work with you if you can only come in on a
Monday or Saturday.
March through December

Admission Fees: None!

Call us: 765-529-4028
Email us:
[email protected]
Mail us:
606 South 14th Street, New Castle, IN 47362

4,764

Henry County Historical Society, Inc

Hours Tuesday-Friday from 1 to 4:30 p.m.
We're ALWAYS open by appointment.
Call Co-Director Darrel Radford
at 765-524-0530
Email: [email protected]
Call: 765-529-4028

Henry County Historical Society, Inc

2 days ago

On this day in Henry County history, April 9, 1923, members of Nazarene Church in New Castle were planning dedication ceremonies for their brand new church.That building, seen here thanks to the archives of Doug Magers, was dedicated on April 29, 1923.Located at the intersection of Grand Avenue and 18 Street, the building featured a Spanish design with three sides and three gables. The entrance was on the Grand Avenue side. Charles W. Taylor was the architect.The area of town where the church was built became known as "Castle Heights," so called because at that time it was the highest elevation point in the city.BASKETBALL LIVES HEREThis Day In Henry County history is brought to you by Destination Henry County Indiana. Discover slam dunk experiences at www.HoopsInHenry.com.Visit the Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/VisitHenryCounty.com.HELP US PRESERVE COMMUNITY HISTORYPlease join the Henry County Historical Society with a $25 annual membership. Visit our website at www.henrycountymuseum.orgCOME SEE US!We're open ANYTIME by appointment. Call 765-524-0530. ... See MoreSee Less

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Henry County Historical Society, Inc

2 days ago

Hope you can join us! Books are still available to purchase for $25.“Page by Page” Book Club Thursday. ... See MoreSee Less

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Henry County Historical Society, Inc

3 days ago

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A Special Evening with Kevin Stonerock – Henry County Historical Society & Museum

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3 days ago

On this day in Henry County history, April 8, 1823, the town of New Castle was platted, formed from about 100 acres donated by owners of land near what is now Broad and Main streets. Charles Jamison was listed as the chief “proprietor.”Here is one of the oldest-known photos of New Castle, courtesy Doug Magers' historic photo collection.. It shows Broad Street from the early 1870s. Click on the photo to make it larger.Asahel Woodward came to this place we now know as New Castlein 1819. He was 28 years old at the time. Many historians regard himas the first settler here. He would start farming on 450 acres in whatwould be the north and northwest portion of the New Castle we know today. Woodward Avenue on the city’s northwest side is named in his honor. Scott Chambers, who was editor of The Courier-Times for 50 years, once wrote “The trees were budding, the valley was more beautiful than ever and God seemed close to the banks of Blue River. Here was food for his flesh and soul and Asahel Woodward became the first citizen of New Castle.”Some disagree, contending Allen Shepherd was the first New Castle settler, having come here from New Castle On Tyne England. Some believe that is where New Castle got its name.But many others say New Castle was named after New Castle, Henry County, Kentucky, the home of Ezekial Leavell. Leavell was the first agent appointed to sell land here. New Castle, Henry County Ky. was founded way back near the turn of the 18th century.In any case, New Castle has lived a most-eventful 202 years now.If your group would like to see a PowerPoint program on the history of New Castle, call Darrel Radford at 765-524-0530.BASKETBALL LIVES HEREThis Day In Henry County history is brought to you by Destination Henry County Indiana. Discover slam dunk experiences at www.HoopsInHenry.com.Visit the Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/VisitHenryCounty.com.HELP US PRESERVE COMMUNITY HISTORYPlease join the Henry County Historical Society with a $25 annual membership. Visit our website at www.henrycountymuseum.orgCOME SEE US!We're open ANYTIME by appointment. Call 765-524-0530. ... See MoreSee Less

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