Historical Markers and War Memorials in Knightstown, Indiana
New Castle is the county seat for Henry County
Knightstown is in Henry County
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On East Main Street (U.S. 40) at North Washington Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
Constructing the National Road through Indiana in the early 19th century was a monumental task. The road, which crossed the rich soil of Indiana, connected people, wealth, and commerce and linked the state to the rest of the nation.
Increased . . . — — Map (db m233244) HM
On East Main Street (U.S. 40) at South Franklin Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
This Tablet is Dedicated to the Memory of Revolutionary Soldiers of Henry County Captain Philip Hendrick Captain Nathaniel Leonard Captain James Stevenson Jacob Wimmer Caleb Dille Richard Conway Christopher Long Orr Scovelle Hugh Heally Aaron . . . — — Map (db m4669) HM
On North Washington Street at Historic National Road, on the right when traveling north on North Washington Street.
Site of the first house erected in Knightstown, Indiana by Waitsel M. Cary In remembrance of him this tablet is given by his grandson Waitsel M. Heaton — — Map (db m241802) HM
On National Road (U.S. 40) west of West Street, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
Knightstown—first town platted on National Road after survey, 1827—named after noted surveyor Jonathan Knight.
Home of American Communications Network founded, in 1966, to preserve and perpetuate the “Ideals that built . . . — — Map (db m139247) HM
On Washington Street north of Historic National Road (a.k.a.: US 40), on the right when traveling north.
( Center Panel ):
We Dedicate this memorial to all veterans of United States Military Service.
The many who have served in the past, those serving today and those who will serve tomorrow.
They assist in preserving the Peace and . . . — — Map (db m32217) WM
Near North Adams Street north of East Carey Street, on the left when traveling north.
Built 1876 Listed 1976
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m221880) HM