New Castle Archives - History in Your Own Backyard

Abandoned Interurban Bridge Found In The Woods Near New Castle, Indiana

In this episode I speak with Henry County, Indiana historian Gene Ingram about a historic abandoned interurban bridge on the outskirts of New Castle, Indiana. Built in the early 1900s and last used ar…[View More]

The Abandoned Mt Lawn, Interurban Phantom Bridge, Mt Lawn, Indiana

In 1908 Indianapolis was a hub for interurbans with 7 lines already entering the city. However a new line was being discussed to connect Indianapolis with New Castle, Indiana and eventually Toledo, Oh…[View More]

Henry County Courthouse, New Castle, Indiana

The Court House was built between 1865–1869 at a cost of $120,000. An annex was added in 1905 at a cost of $44,000. When it was built the commissioners wanted a fireproof courthouse. They did not wa…[View More]

Henry County Historical Society Museum, New Castle, Indiana

The Henry County Historical Society Museum has many “one of a kind” items in its possession but probably the most interesting, beautiful and mind boggling item in the museum and for that m…[View More]

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