HENRY COUNTY   About Our County Henry County is located in East Central Indiana, East of Indianapolis and South of Muncie. In 1992, the estimated population was 48,611.  Henry County is known as the "Rain Tree County" Read below about the legend from which it gets this name.

 

The Legend of The Rain Tree Legendary Johnny Appleseed wandered the midwest, carrying among his appleseeds a single, exotic seed...from the golden raintree. Looking for a place it would flourish and grow, he planted it somewhere here in Henry County. Legend has it that those who find the raintree discover the realization of all dreams

History Henry County, was named in honor of the Virginia patriot, Patrick Henry. It was created on December 31, 1821 from the Delaware New Purchase but  was officially organized June 1, 1822. The county seat is New Castle. Henry County was also the birthplace of the famous inventor, Wilbur Wright, who was born here April 16, 1867.

The Townships of Henry County are described in The History of Henry Co. 1884 including many biographical sketches of township residents of that time. *********** Blue River Township
Dudley Township Fall Creek Township Franklin Township Greensboro Township Harrison Township Henry Township Jefferson Township Liberty Township Prairie Township Spiceland Township Stony Creek Township Wayne Township

  For additional information on the novel: "Raintree County" The Henry County Gen Web Page