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Henry County, Indiana
Henry County is a county located in east central Indiana, United States. As of 2020, the population was 48,914. The county seat and largest and only city is New Castle. Henry County is the main setting of the novel '' Raintree County'' by Ross Lockridge Jr. History Henry County was formed in 1822 from the Delaware New Purchase resulting from the Treaty of St. Mary's in 1818. It was named for Patriot Patrick Henry, governor of Virginia. Geography According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of , of which (or 99.25%) is land and (or 0.75%) is water. Cities * New Castle Towns Unincorporated areas Townships Reservoirs * Castle Lake * Giboney Lake * Haven, Lake * Summit Lake Reservoir * Westwood Park Reservoir Adjacent counties * Delaware County (north) * Randolph County (northeast) * Wayne County (east) * Fayette County (southeast) * Rush County (south) * Hancock County (southwest) * Madison County (northwest) Major highways Sources: National ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Henry
Patrick Henry (May 29, 1736June 6, 1799) was an American attorney, planter, politician and orator known for declaring to the Second Virginia Convention (1775): " Give me liberty, or give me death!" A Founding Father, he served as the first and sixth post-colonial Governor of Virginia, from 1776 to 1779 and from 1784 to 1786. A native of Hanover County, Virginia, Henry was for the most part educated at home. After an unsuccessful venture running a store, as well as assisting his father-in-law at Hanover Tavern, he became a lawyer through self-study. Beginning his practice in 1760, Henry soon became prominent through his victory in the Parson's Cause against the Anglican clergy. He was elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses, where he quickly became notable for his inflammatory rhetoric against the Stamp Act of 1765. In 1774, Henry served as a delegate to the First Continental Congress where he signed the Petition to the King, which he helped to draft, and the Continental ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lewisville, Indiana
Lewisville is a town in Franklin Township, Henry County, Indiana, United States. The population was 366 at the 2010 census. History Lewisville was platted in 1829, and named for Lewis C. Freeman one of its founders and afterward first postmaster. A post office has been in operation in Lewisville since 1831. In 1833 (when there was considerable inconsistency in the spelling of Indiana place names), it was described as follows: 'Louisville, a village in Henry county, on the National Road .S. 40 on the east bank of Flatrock, about ten miles south of Newcastle. It contains a small population, and one store; but has a prospect of rapid increase.' By 1909, it had a population of 503, more than 2 dozen businesses, two doctors, a newspaper, and a railway station.''Complete Directory of Henry County, Indiana, comprising A List of all Residents of the Cities and Towns, together with an accurate rural list, giving number of acres owned, title, section numbers and rural routes'' (Portland ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honey Creek, Indiana
Honey Creek is an unincorporated community in Fall Creek Township, Henry County, Indiana, United States. History Honey Creek was founded in 1858 near the stream from which it took its name. Geography Honey Creek is located at . Notable people Thane Houser Thane Houser (27 July 1891 Honey Creek, Indiana –23 November 1967 Columbus, Indiana) was an American racecar driver. He was the father of fellow driver Norm Houser. Primarily a car builder and mechanic as well as a riding mechanic, Houser s ..., Indy car driver References Unincorporated communities in Henry County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana {{HenryCountyIN-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grant City, Indiana
Grant City is an unincorporated community in Wayne Township, Henry County, Indiana. History Grant City was platted in October 1868. It was named for Ulysses S. Grant, then known for his role as Commanding General of the United States Army The Commanding General of the United States Army was the title given to the service chief and highest-ranking officer of the United States Army (and its predecessor the Continental Army), prior to the establishment of the Chief of Staff of the ..., and afterward 18th President of the United States. The post office once located at Grant City was called Snyder. This post office operated from 1888 until 1901. Geography Grant City is located at . References Unincorporated communities in Henry County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana {{HenryCountyIN-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corwin, Henry County, Indiana
Corwin was a small settlement in Henry County, Indiana, United States. Established in the mid 19th century, the site was little more than a station along the Pittsburgh, Cincinnati and St. Louis Railway The Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad, commonly called the Pan Handle Route (Panhandle Route in later days), was a railroad that was part of the Pennsylvania Railroad system. Its common name came from its main line, whic ... and never saw significant development. Though the railroad (now operated as the Connersville and New Castle Railroad) still persists, no other trace of Corwin remains. Geography Corwin is located at (39.887840, -85.301810) at an elevation of approximately 1100 feet, and is in Liberty Township. External links Corwin (inhabited place) Former populated places in Henry County, Indiana Former populated places in Indiana {{US-ghost-town-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashland, Indiana
Ashland is an unincorporated community in Liberty Township, Henry County, Indiana. History Ashland was originally called Mullen's Station. The town was officially renamed Ashland, likely after the city of Ashland, Ohio Ashland is a city in and the county seat of Ashland County, Ohio, United States, 66 miles southwest of Cleveland and 82 miles northeast of Columbus. The population was 20,362 at the 2010 census. It is the center of the Ashland Micropolitan Stat ..., in the 1850s. A post office was established as Ashland in 1848, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1910. Geography Ashland is located at . References Unincorporated communities in Henry County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana {{HenryCountyIN-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sulphur Springs, Indiana
Sulphur Springs is a town in Jefferson Township, Henry County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2010 census, the town's population was 399. History Sulphur Springs was platted in 1853 when it was certain that the railroad would be extended to that point. The town took its name from nearby mineral springs. Geography Sulphur Springs is located at (40.005340, -85.444701). According to the 2010 census, Sulphur Springs has a total area of , all land. Notable people In 1897, according to Scientific American Magazine, a Sulphur Springs man named William S. Woods invented a new kind of railroad crossing signal. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 399 people, 151 households, and 108 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 164 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 98.7% White, 0.3% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. There were 151 households, of which 37.7% had children und ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Straughn, Indiana
Straughn is a town in Dudley Township, Henry County, Indiana, United States. The population was 222 at the 2010 census. History Straughn was platted in 1868. It was named for Merriman Straughn, a pioneer settler. Geography Straughn is located at (39.808340, -85.290395). According to the 2010 census, Straughn has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 222 people, 81 households, and 61 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 97 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 99.5% White and 0.5% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population. There were 81 households, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 18.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.7% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Springport, Indiana
Springport is a town in Prairie Township, Henry County, Indiana, Prairie Township, Henry County, Indiana, Henry County, Indiana, United States. The population was 149 at the 2010 census. History Springport was platted in 1868 when the Fort Wayne, Muncie and Cincinnati Railroad was extended to that point. The town took its name from springs near the railroad station. A post office has been in operation in Springport since 1869. Springport Christian Church, founded in 1904, is currently the largest building in town. Geography Springport is located at (40.046937, -85.392905). According to the 2010 census, Springport has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 149 people, 61 households, and 41 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 72 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 96.6% White (U.S. Census), White and 3.4% from two or more races. There were 61 households, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spiceland, Indiana
Spiceland is a town in Spiceland Township, Henry County, Indiana, United States. The population was 890 at the 2010 census. History Spiceland was platted in 1850. The town was so named on account of spice bushes near the original town site. It was primarily an agricultural area for spices. In February 2001 James Parker and Robert Tulloch, wanted in the 2001 Dartmouth College murders in New Hampshire, were arrested at a truck stop here. They had hitchhiked with truckers to this point and been tracked down by police after a driver's casual announcement on his CB radio that the pair were traveling west. Geography Spiceland is located at (39.837743, -85.436089). According to the 2010 census, Spiceland has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 890 people, 353 households, and 256 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 389 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shirley, Indiana
Shirley is a town in Brown Township, Hancock County and Greensboro Township, Henry County, Indiana, United States. The population was 830 at the 2010 census. History Shirley had its start in the year 1890 when the Cincinnati, Wabash and Michigan Railway was extended to that point. It was named for Joseph A. Shirley, a railroad official. Jane Ross Reeves Octagon House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. Geography Shirley is located at (39.890516, -85.579823). While most of Shirley is in Hancock County, Main Street is the county line and the smaller portion of Shirley is in Henry County. According to the 2010 census, Shirley has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 830 people, 328 households, and 225 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 365 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 97.7% White, 0.6% African American, 0.6% Nati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
