Knightstown Indiana Map

About Knightstown, Indiana

Knightstown is a locality in Henry County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,241. The population density is 794.6 people per km². Knightstown is located at 39.7956°N, 85.5264°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46148.

Knightstown unfolds across a landscape that gently rolls and dips, a subtle topography softened by the steady presence of agricultural fields. It lies 3.3 miles east-north-east of Henry, IN (from Henry, IN: bearing 78°T), and is situated 7.2 miles south-south-east of Shirley. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a faint, earthy sweetness, a blend of ripening corn and the damp breath of the Big Blue River as it meanders through the eastern edges. Oak and maple trees, robust and ancient, punctuate the horizon, their branches a testament to seasons of sun and storm, offering shade to quiet residential streets where houses stand with a comfortable, unpretentious air. The sky above Knightstown often stretches wide and pale blue, a canvas for clouds that drift with an unhurried grace, mirroring the pace of life below. The roots of Knightstown run deep into the fertile soil of Henry County, a place that has long drawn its lifeblood from the land. Founded in the mid-19th century, its economy was shaped by the agricultural bounty and later by the arrival of the railroad, which stitched it more firmly into the fabric of Indiana. While farming remains a vital thread, manufacturing industries have also found a home here, contributing to the steady hum of daily activity. One might notice the distinctive, weathered brickwork of older buildings downtown, hinting at generations of commerce, and the ever-present, almost palpable, sense of community that underpins the character of Knightstown.

About This Knightstown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Knightstown, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.795601, -85.526363. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Knightstown and Henry County.

Detailed location data for Knightstown includes the ZIP code (46148), telephone area code (260), county seat of Henry County (New Castle), and school district assignment (C. A. Beard Memorial School Corporation). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Knightstown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.