Greencastle is a city in
Greencastle Township,
Putnam County,
Indiana
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, United States, and the
county seat
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of Putnam County.
It was founded in 1821 by Ephraim Dukes on a land grant. He named the settlement for his hometown of
Greencastle, Pennsylvania
Greencastle is a borough in Franklin County in south-central Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,996 at the 2010 census. Greencastle lies within the Cumberland Valley of Pennsylvania.
History
James Patton, who came to America at ag ...
. Greencastle was a village or town operating under authority of the Putnam County commissioners until March 9, 1849, when it became a town by special act of the local legislature. Greencastle, Indiana, officially became a city after an election held on July 8, 1861. The first mayor of Greencastle was E. R. Kercheval, a member of the
Freemason
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Temple Lodge #47. The city became the
county seat
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of Putnam County.
The population was 10,326 at the 2010 census.
It is located near
Interstate 70
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approximately halfway between
Terre Haute
Terre Haute ( ) is a city in and the county seat of Vigo County, Indiana, United States, about 5 miles east of the state's western border with Illinois. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 60,785 and its metropolitan area had a ...
and
Indianapolis
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in the west-central portion of the state. Greencastle is well known as being the location of
DePauw University
DePauw University is a private liberal arts university in Greencastle, Indiana. It has an enrollment of 1,972 students. The school has a Methodist heritage and was originally known as Indiana Asbury University. DePauw is a member of both the G ...
.
Education
Public schools
Greencastle's public schools are operated by the
Greencastle Community School Corporation Greencastle or Green Castle may refer to:
Places Germany
* Green Castle (''Grünes Schloss''), Weimar; see Duchess Anna Amalia Library
Ireland
* Greencastle, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland
* Greencastle, County Down, Northern Ireland
* Green ...
. The Greencastle School Corporation consists of one Central Office; one High School, Greencastle High School, which hosts grades 9th through 12th; one
Middle School
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, Greencastle Middle School, which hosts grades 6th through 8th; one Intermediate School, Tzouanakis Intermediate School, which hosts grades 3rd through 5th and two Primary Schools, Martha J. Ridpath Primary School (also known as Ridpath Primary) and Deer Meadow Primary School
which each host
kindergarten
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through 2nd grade.
Private schools
Peace Lutheran School is a private school in Greencastle, Indiana, which according to their website is "an outreach of Peace Lutheran Church." It was founded in 1984 as a preschool. In 1995, kindergarten was added as a half-day program. The year 2002 marked the beginning of the Primary School with the addition of 5th grade. (In Indiana, Primary Schools are typically interpreted as 1st through 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grades.) As of 2011, the school hosts grades kindergarten through 6th grade.
Colleges and universities
DePauw University
DePauw University is a private liberal arts university in Greencastle, Indiana. It has an enrollment of 1,972 students. The school has a Methodist heritage and was originally known as Indiana Asbury University. DePauw is a member of both the G ...
is a private national liberal arts college. It was founded as Indiana Asbury University in 1837 as an all men's school. In 1867, Laura Beswick, Mary Simmons, Alice Allen, and Bettie Locke Hamilton (then Bettie Locke), the chief founder of
Kappa Alpha Theta
Kappa Alpha Theta (), also known simply as Theta, is an international women’s fraternity founded on January 27, 1870, at DePauw University, formerly Indiana Asbury. It was the first Greek-letter fraternity established for women. The main arch ...
, America's first college women's fraternity, became the University's first four female co-eds.
DePauw today has an enrollment of about 2400 students. Students hail from 42 states and 32 countries with a 20.4% multicultural enrollment. DePauw's liberal arts education gives students a chance to gain general knowledge outside of their direct area of study. DePauw consistently ranks among the top 50 liberal arts colleges in America in both U.S. News & World Report rankings and Kiplinger's “best value” list. In a 2009 Center for College Affordability & Productivity ranking published in Forbes magazine, DePauw was ranked No. 42 under “America’s Best Colleges.”
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Community College (Ivy Tech) is a public community college system in the U.S. state of Indiana. It is the state's public community college system and it has more than 40 locations. It is also the state's largest public postsecondary in ...
(also Ivy Tech) is the nation's largest statewide community college with single accreditation. A 33,300 square foot, $8.6 million Ivy Tech campus was completed in 2009 in Greencastle. The Ivy Tech branch in Greencastle is also assisted financially by The Putnam County Community Foundation.
Other educational facilities
Greencastle is the home of the Putnam County Public Library, a public library which serves patrons from Putnam County and surrounding counties. Services include books, books on CD, ebooks, movies, music, newspapers, magazines, computer and Internet access, Wi-fi, inter-library loan, programming for all ages, author series, book discussion groups and multiple public meeting rooms. The PCPL Local History and Genealogy Department is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and providing public access to Putnam County's historical records. As of 2017 the library began an adult literacy program, the Putnam Adult Literacy Services (PALS). In conjunction with the PALS program, the PALS Pups program allows children to read to the certified "good citizen" dogs. The Putnam County Public Library is a Carnegie Library and was built in 1903. In 1996, a large addition made the library what it is today.
Greencastle also once had a municipal
Carnegie library, which is now known as The William Weston Clarke Emison Museum of Art (otherwise known as The Emison Museum of Art or The Emison Art Center). The library became a museum in 1986, and was renamed to honor the financial contributions of James W. Emison, a longtime member of DePauw University's Board of Trustees and benefactor of the University, and other Emison family members. The building was constructed in 1908. The Emison Art Center was originally the Depauw University (then, Indiana Asbury University) campus library.
The Putnam County Museum houses a "permanent collection of nearly 2,000 Putnam County related artifacts offers the county residents and visitors a historical overview of the county, including its significance during the Civil War and a glimpse into everyday life of Putnam residents in the past. The Museum also showcases the Putnam County contemporary artists in revolving exhibits, featuring at least one new artist every month."
Events
Annual Greencastle Music Fest
The Greencastle Music Fest was originally created in 2010 by restaurateur Gail Smith to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Almost Home Restaurant on the square in Greencastle, IN. The event was an instant success and has grown in size every yea
Downtown Greencastle Farmers' Market
The Farmers' Market in Greencastle is a weekly celebration of quality local food and community of the square. The market is open from 8:00 AM until noon on Saturdays from May through October
First Friday Greencastle
On the first Friday of every month downtown Greencastle blocks off part of the courthouse square with an evening of music, arts, shopping, and food. First Fridays start in April and end in Octobe
Monon Bell Game
The Monon Bell football game is the annual contest between the DePauw University Tigers and the
Wabash College
Wabash College is a private liberal arts men's college in Crawfordsville, Indiana. Founded in 1832 by several Dartmouth College graduates and Midwestern leaders, it enrolls nearly 900 students. The college offers an undergraduate liberal arts cu ...
Little Giants
''Little Giants'' is a 1994 American family film, family sports film, sports comedy film directed by Duwayne Dunham. The film stars Rick Moranis and Ed O'Neill as Danny and Kevin O'Shea, two brothers living in a small Ohio town who coach rival ...
. The rivalry between DePauw and Wabash began in 1890 and more than 100 games have been played. The Monon Bell game was voted Indiana's best football rivalry by ESPN fans. During the week of the game, both schools have numerous events and shared functions including concerts, debates, and a blood driv
Music on the Square
Music on the Square, a community music space hosted by the DePauw School of Music, fosters courageous music making. Gathering as a community of music lovers, M2 programming sparks curiosity, expands creativity, and cultivates collaboration through one-on-one lessons, adult-learner classes, and radical, breathtaking performance
Putnam County 4-H Fair
The Putnam County 4-H Fair takes place in Greencastle, IN during the last full week of July. The Sunday before the start of the Fair, the Putnam County 4-H Fair Parade takes place in downtown Greencastl
The Richard E. Peeler Art Center
Designed by the internationally acclaimed architect, Carlos Jimenez, professor at Rice University's School of Architecture, the Richard E. Peeler Art Center opened its doors in August 2002 and was later dedicated during a ceremony October 11, 2002. The Peeler Art Center features three spacious, state-of-the-art galleries.
The galleries host approximately twelve exhibitions annually featuring the work of students and faculty as well as regionally and internationally acclaimed artists. Included among the Peeler Art Center's 80,000 square feet are a large exhibition space; a 90-seat auditorium with state-of-the-art acoustics, designed for public events, films, and recitals; classroom and studio space for pottery, sculpture, painting, and photography; and offices for the art department faculty. The building is the first in DePauw's 165-year history to be dedicated to the teaching, creation, and display of art.
The Building is named for Richard E. Peeler, a 1949 graduate of DePauw. Peeler returned to his alma mater in 1958 to teach ceramics, sculpture, and photography. He retired in 1972, and with his wife and partner, Marj, worked as a full-time potter in Putnam County until his death in 199
Points of interest
Big Walnut Sports Park
This 80 acre park is owned and operated jointly by the City of Greencastle and by a not-for-profit corporation. The park features ball diamonds, soccer fields, a loop trail, disc golf, and picnic areas.
DePauw University Nature Park
In September 2003, DePauw University announced the acquisition of over 520 acres west of campus to develop a nature park. The property lies along Big Walnut Creek providing the opportunity for hiking, rock climbing, canoeing, and a host of outdoor educational activities.
The park features 8.7 miles of trails, a welcome center, a field station, an amphitheater, and the Janet Prindle Institute for Ethic
Jaycee Park
Jaycee Park is a 22-acre City of Greencastle park that features a fishing pond, picnic areas, and a shelter hous
People Pathways
People Pathways is a network of trails and signed routes around Greencastle that also links to neighboring communities
Putnam County Playhouse
Started in 1962, this summer stock, an all volunteer organization, produces four plays each summer. Productions range from drama to comedy to musicals. Special programs are offered each summer for children and teen
Robe Ann Park
A twenty-five acre City of Greencastle park featuring an Olympic size swimming pool with water slide and diving board, the Emerald Palace playground, picnic areas, lighted ball diamond, and lighted tennis court
Geography
Greencastle is located at (39.642297, −86.855988).
According to the 2010 census, Greencastle has a total area of , of which (or 99.04%) is land and (or 0.96%) is water.
Demographics
2010 census
As of the
census
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of 2010, there were 10,326 people, 3,368 households, and 1,989 families residing in the city. The
population density
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was . There were 3,742 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 92.4%
White
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, 2.7%
African American
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, 0.3%
Native American, 1.9%
Asian
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, 0.9% from
other races
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, and 1.8% from two or more races.
Hispanic
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or
Latino
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* Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States
* The people or cultures of Latin America;
** Latin A ...
of any race were 2.5% of the population.
There were 3,368 households, of which 30.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% were
married couples
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living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.9% were non-families. 35.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.93.
The median age in the city was 27.4 years. 19% of residents were under the age of 18; 28.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.7% were from 25 to 44; 18.6% were from 45 to 64; and 14.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.
2000 census
As of the
census
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of 2000, there were 9,880 people, 3,353 households, and 2,038 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 3,532 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 93.91%
White
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, 2.67%
African American
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, 0.25%
Native American, 1.36%
Asian
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* Items from or related to the continent of Asia:
** Asian people, people in or descending from Asia
** Asian culture, the culture of the people from Asia
** Asian cuisine, food based on the style of food of the people from Asi ...
, 0.08%
Pacific Islander
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, 0.68% from
other races
Other often refers to:
* Other (philosophy), a concept in psychology and philosophy
Other or The Other may also refer to:
Film and television
* ''The Other'' (1913 film), a German silent film directed by Max Mack
* ''The Other'' (1930 film), a ...
, and 1.05% from two or more races.
Hispanic
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The term commonly applies to countries with a cultural and historical link to Spain and to Vic ...
or
Latino
Latino or Latinos most often refers to:
* Latino (demonym), a term used in the United States for people with cultural ties to Latin America
* Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States
* The people or cultures of Latin America;
** Latin A ...
of any race were 1.43% of the population.
There were 3,353 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1% were
married couples
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living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.2% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.93.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.2% under the age of 18, 27.3% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 15.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,798, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $30,940 versus $20,889 for females. The
per capita income
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Per capita i ...
for the city was $15,351. About 7.6% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the
poverty line
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, including 9.8% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.
Notable people
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William Atherton (soldier)
William Atherton (January 10, 1793 – September 11, 1863) was an American soldier, rifleman and veteran of the War of 1812 from Shelbyville, Kentucky. He was a private in Captain John Simpson's company of the 1st Rifle Regiment. He served unde ...
(1793-1863)
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Charles A. Beard (1874-1948) and
Mary Ritter Beard
Mary Ritter Beard (August 5, 1876 – August 14, 1958) was an American historian, author, women's suffrage activist, and women's history archivist who was also a lifelong advocate of social justice. As a Progressive Era reformer, Beard was ...
(1876-1958), American historians
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Pearl Bryan (d. 1896), murder victim
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Samuel T. Busey (1833-1909), Civil War general and politician
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Amalia Küssner Coudert
Amalia Küssner Coudert (March 26, 1863 – May 1932) was an American artist from Terre Haute, Indiana, who is best known for her portrait miniatures of prominent American and European figures of the late 19th and early 20th century. Subjects f ...
(1863-1932),
miniaturist
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William Michael Crose
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(1867-1929),
Governor of American Samoa
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S. H. Dudley (1864-1947), singer and pioneer recording artist
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Bob Flanigan (1926-2011), singer with
The Four Freshmen
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*
Glenn Gass, (born 1956) rock 'n' roll music educator
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Jane Louise Kelly (born 1964), Federal appellate judge
8th Circuit
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Eli Lilly
Eli Lilly (July 8, 1838 – June 6, 1898) was an American soldier, pharmacist, chemist, and businessman who founded the Eli Lilly and Company pharmaceutical corporation. Lilly enlisted in the Union Army during the American Civil War and r ...
lived in Greencastle for several years; he opened a drugstore in Greencastle in 1861
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Alexander Campbell Stevenson
Alexander Campbell Stevenson (November 21, 1802 – January 2, 1889) was an American farmer, physician, and politician.
Stevenson was born in Woodford County, Kentucky, and after briefly living in Indiana in 1821, he studied medicine at Tran ...
(1802-1889), Indiana physician and state legislator
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Jesse W. Weik (1857-1930),
Abraham Lincoln
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biographer
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Tad Robinson (born 1956), blues singer
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Garfield Thomas Haywood (1880-1931), pastor and founder Pentecostal Assemblies of the World
Historical Events and Places In Greencastle
Events
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John Herbert Dillinger, Jr. (June 22, 1903 – July 22, 1934) was an American gangster and bank-robber in the
Depression-era
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United States. He was charged, but never convicted, with the murder of an
East Chicago
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police officer whom he shot in the knee while fleeing the scene of his heist. John Dillinger's largest haul (i.e. bank robbery) was at the Central National Bank in Greencastle, Indiana, one of six banks he robbed in Indiana. In ''Our Past, Their Present: Historical Essays on Putnam County Indiana'', John J. Baughman writes, "On Monday, October 23, 1933, four armed men entered the Central National Bank of Greencastle and escaped with $74,782.09. The Dillinger robbery became one of the major events of Greencastle history."
*In March 2011, Greencastle was one of two Indiana cities selected as a “Stellar Community” by the state of Indiana.
Places
Greencastle and the surrounding Putnam County communities are home to 20 historical sites according to the
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical significance or "great artistic v ...
.
In Greencastle:
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The Appleyard, farm of Alexander C. Stevenson
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The Boulders house
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Brick Chapel United Methodist Church
Brick Chapel United Methodist Church, also known as Montgomery Chapel, is a historic Methodist church located in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Indiana. The church was built in 1872, and extensively remodeled in 1912 in the Renaissance Revival ...
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Courthouse Square Historic District
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Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity house
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East College of DePauw University
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Forest Hill Cemetery
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Richard M. Hazelett house ("Sunny Hill")
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Alfred Hirt House
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McKim Observatory, DePauw University
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F.P. Nelson house
F.P. Nelson House, also known as The Towers, is a historic home located at Greencastle, Indiana, Greencastle, Putnam County, Indiana. It was built between 1871 and 1875, and is a large two-story, Italianate architecture, Italianate style brick d ...
("The Towers")
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Old Greencastle Historic District
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Lycurgus Stoner House
Lycurgus Stoner House, also known as the Edna Brown House, is a historic home located in Washington Township, Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1883–1884, and is large -story, vernacular frame dwelling with Italianate and Eastlake moveme ...
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William C. Van Arsdel house ("The Elms")
Surrounding communities:
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Samuel Brown house ("The Brick"), Roachdale
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Melville F. McHaffie Farm ("Schuyler Arnold Seed Farm"), Stilesville
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James Edington Montgomery O'Hair house
James Edington Montgomery O'Hair House, also known as the J.E.M. O'Hair House, is a historic home located in Monroe Township, Putnam County, Indiana. The original section was built about 1835, with an ell added in 1863. It is a two-story, Feder ...
, Brick Chapel
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Putnam County Bridge No. 159 ("Reelsville Bridge"), Reelsville
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Putnamville Presbyterian Church ("Putnamville Methodist Church"), Putnamville
Greencastle also has three historic neighborhoods – Old Greencastle, the
Eastern Enlargement and the
Northwood Neighborhood that were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.
Climate
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Köppen Climate Classification
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subtype for this climate is "
Dfa"(Hot Summer Continental Climate).
Climate Summary for Greencastle, Indiana
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References
External links
City of Greencastle, Indiana website
Greencastle Putnam County Development Center
Putnam County Public Library
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