Knightstown, Indiana
Knightstown is a town in Wayne Township, Henry County, Indiana, adjacent to Rush County, along the Big Blue River. The population was 2,182 at the 2010 census. It is approximately thirty-two miles east of Indianapolis.
Knightstown, Indiana | |
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Town | |
| Town of Knightstown | |
Location of Knightstown in Henry County, Indiana. | |
| Coordinates: 39°47′45″N 85°31′52″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Henry |
| Township | Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 929 ft (283 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 2,140 |
| • Density | 2,077.67/sq mi (802.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46148 |
| Area code | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-40266 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396694 |
| Website | http://www.knightstownonline.com |
Knightstown was used in the 1986 film Hoosiers. The Hoosier Gym was used in the filming of the film. Knightstown hosts two annual festivals: Jubilee Days held in early-mid June and The Hoosier Fall Festival held in September. Knightstown also hosts an annual car show and a music series on the town square.
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