Greencastle, IN

Greencastle, Indiana

Introduction to Greencastle, Indiana

Located in Putnam county, Greencastle, Indiana, is 31 miles E of Terre Haute, Indiana (center to center) and 38 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city has a population of 9,880 residents.

Greencastle History

Greencastle was founded in 1821 by Ephraim Dukes and named after Greencastle, Pennsylvania. It was incorporated into the state in 1822. The city became the county seat of Putnam county in 1823. The county was named in honor of Israel Putnam, a war hero of the French and Indian War. Putnam also served as a General during the Revolutionary War. The DePauw University was established in Greencastle during the 1830s.

Greencastle and nearby Attractions

• Billie Creek Village
• Ben - Hur Museum
• Cataract Falls State Recreation Area
• Eugene V. Debs Home
• Turkey Run State Park

Things To Do In Greencastle

The Cataract Falls State Recreation Area, Turkey Run State Park, and Raccoon Lake State Recreation Area are close by. The Billie Creek Village and Ben - Hur Museum showcase the heritage of the city. The Robe Ann Park offers many recreational opportunities, and is close to the Sherwood Church. In addition, Greencastle hosts the Fair on the Square every year in the month of May.

Greencastle Transportation

Terre Haute International Airport - Hulman Field is the closest airport to the city.

Greencastle Higher Education

Depauw University is the closest higher education school to the city. Others in the area include Indiana University - Bloomington, Ivy Tech State College - Wabash Valley, and Butler University.

High Points

Greencastle strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 5%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Greencastle, IN

Comparing Greencastle to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Greencastle Almanac

Greencastle Climate

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• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Greencastle Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Greencastle, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Greencastle Public Libraries

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Greencastle High Schools (2004)

SOUTH PUTNAM HIGH SCHOOL
1780 E US HWY 231
765-653-3148
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 667 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.8

GREENCASTLE SENIOR HIGH SCH
910 E WASHINGTON
765-653-9711
Serves 620 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.9

Greencastle Colleges

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DePauw University

(List of All Indiana Colleges)

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