Henry county was formed in 1822 from parent county Delaware. The county was named for Patrick Henry and its population in 2020 was 48,914. New Castle serves as the county seat.
Henry County
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Henry county
Historical Overview
Henry County Information
Townships
Blue River, Dudley, Fall Creek, Franklin, Greensboro, Harrison, Henry, Jefferson, Liberty, Prairie, Spiceland, Stony Creek, Wayne
Towns
Blountsville, Cadiz, Dunreith, Greensboro, Kennard, Knightstown, Lewisville, Middletown, Mooreland, Mount Summit, Shirley, Spiceland, Springport, Straughn, Sulphur Springs
Surrounding Counties
Delaware, Randolph, Wayne, Fayette, Rush, Hancock, Madison
Henry County Genealogist
County genealogists are invaluable resources for anyone seeking to delve into the past. They can answer general questions about the county, providing insights into its history, culture, and communities. Need to know where specific records are held or where to find them? County genealogists are experts at pointing you in the right direction. They’ll also inform you about what records exist and, just as importantly, which records do not exist, saving you valuable research time.
County genealogists can recommend search avenues and tools tailored to your specific needs, ensuring you’re on the right track to uncovering your family’s history. Please note that while they are fantastic information resources, they are not typically able to conduct genealogy research for you. Instead, they empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to embark on your own genealogical journey.
County Genealogist
Mark Sean Orr
Contact Information
mpcc@comcast.net
Henry County Research
Spiceland Preservation and Tourism Society
https://www.facebook.com/p/Spiceland-Preservation-Tourism-Society-100064487450058/
103 Main Street, P.O. Box 453
Spiceland, IN 47385
spats103@hotmail.com
Middletown-Fall Creek Historical Society
https://www.facebook.com/p/Middletown-Fall-Creek-Historical-Society-100076035398531/
529 Locust Street
Middletown, IN 47356-1434
(765) 354-2000
Henry County Historical Society & Museum
https://henrycountymuseum.org/
606 South 14th Street
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 529-4028
Henry County Genealogical Services http://hcgs.net/
Please note that this site is not updated anymore. The owner, Bud Bush, passed away several years ago. The information he provided on his site is left online for researchers with much gratitude to his family. No address or phone number available.
https://www.facebook.com/p/Spiceland-Preservation-Tourism-Society-100064487450058/
103 Main Street, P.O. Box 453
Spiceland, IN 47385
spats103@hotmail.com
Middletown-Fall Creek Historical Society
https://www.facebook.com/p/Middletown-Fall-Creek-Historical-Society-100076035398531/
529 Locust Street
Middletown, IN 47356-1434
(765) 354-2000
Henry County Historical Society & Museum
https://henrycountymuseum.org/
606 South 14th Street
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 529-4028
Henry County Genealogical Services http://hcgs.net/
Please note that this site is not updated anymore. The owner, Bud Bush, passed away several years ago. The information he provided on his site is left online for researchers with much gratitude to his family. No address or phone number available.
New Castle-Henry County Public Library
https://nchcpl.org/
376 South 15th Street
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 529-0362
Knightstown Public Library
https://knightstown.lib.in.us/
25 South Washington Street
Knightstown, IN 46148
(765) 345-5095
(Library is at a temporary location currently.)
Middletown-Fall Creek Library
https://middletownpubliclibrary.net/
780 High Street
Middletown, IN 47356-1399
(765) 354-4071
https://nchcpl.org/
376 South 15th Street
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 529-0362
Knightstown Public Library
https://knightstown.lib.in.us/
25 South Washington Street
Knightstown, IN 46148
(765) 345-5095
(Library is at a temporary location currently.)
Middletown-Fall Creek Library
https://middletownpubliclibrary.net/
780 High Street
Middletown, IN 47356-1399
(765) 354-4071
Henry County Historical Society & Museum
https://henrycountymuseum.org/
606 South 14th Street
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 529-4028
Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame
https://hoopshall.com/
One Hall of Fame Court
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 529-1891
Historic Knightstown
https://historicknightstown.org/
24 North Washington Street
Knightstown, IN 46148
(765) 345-2859
Wilbur Wright Birthplace & Museum
https://wwbirthplace.com/
1525 North County Road 750 East
Hagerstown, IN 47364
(765) 332-2495
(Even though this is a Wayne County address, the Museum is indeed located within Henry County.)
https://henrycountymuseum.org/
606 South 14th Street
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 529-4028
Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame
https://hoopshall.com/
One Hall of Fame Court
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 529-1891
Historic Knightstown
https://historicknightstown.org/
24 North Washington Street
Knightstown, IN 46148
(765) 345-2859
Wilbur Wright Birthplace & Museum
https://wwbirthplace.com/
1525 North County Road 750 East
Hagerstown, IN 47364
(765) 332-2495
(Even though this is a Wayne County address, the Museum is indeed located within Henry County.)
County Health Department has birth and death records from 1882. Copies may be obtained from the county health department or the Indiana State Division of Vital Records.
Henry County Health Department
https://www.in.gov/localhealth/henrycounty/
1201 Race Street, Suites 101 & 208
New Castle, IN 47362
Phone: (765) 521-7059
Henry County Health Department
https://www.in.gov/localhealth/henrycounty/
1201 Race Street, Suites 101 & 208
New Castle, IN 47362
Phone: (765) 521-7059
County Clerk has marriage, divorce, probate, and court records from 1822
Henry County Government
http://henryco.net/
County Clerk: 1215 Race Street, Suite 120
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 529-6401
County Recorder has land records from 1823 and cemetery deeds from 1925
County Recorder
101 S Main St. Room 106
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 529-4304
City of New Castle: https://www.cityofnewcastle.net/
Henry County Government
http://henryco.net/
County Clerk: 1215 Race Street, Suite 120
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 529-6401
County Recorder has land records from 1823 and cemetery deeds from 1925
County Recorder
101 S Main St. Room 106
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 529-4304
City of New Castle: https://www.cityofnewcastle.net/
Henry County Families
Aaron Stanley
Aaron Stanleybirth: 28 May 1803, Guilford County, North Carolina to Michael and Mary (Gurley)...
Harry Brown Alexander
Harry Brown Alexanderbirth: 1 Sep 1878, Franklin, Johnson Co., IN to Milton Gregg Alexander and...
Ernest Gaston Tidrow Jr
Ernest Gaston Tidrow Jr. birth: 11 Sep 1920 at New Castle, Henry Co., IN to Ernest Gaston Tidrow...
Frank Takeo Flucawa
Frank Takeo Flucawa birth: 15 Mar 1883, Tottori, Japan death: 29 May 1974, New Castle, Henry...
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