1960 Map of Knightstown

About this map

Knightstown and the surrounding farmland of Henry and Rush Counties are defined by the path of the historic National Road and the Big Blue River. This 1960s landscape, later updated in the early 1980s, reveals a network of small agricultural settlements like Charlottesville, Raysville, and Grant City linked by the Indiana Eastern Railroad and Transportation Co. The presence of institutions such as the Childrens Home and Morton Sch near the river indicates the area's role as a regional center for community services. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous named burial grounds, including Glencove Cem and Carthage Cem, while the rural character is punctuated by quiet landmarks like the St Rose of Lima Ch and the remote Microwave Tower.