New Haven was platted by Henry Burgess, and was incorporated as a town under Indiana law in 1865. It became incorporated as a city in 1963. Several homes built by the Burgess family remain in New Haven. A Burgess home on Summit Street is the oldest brick structure in Jefferson Township. New Haven's history has been shaped significantly by transportation. It was located along the Wabash and Erie Canal (the Gronauer Lock of the canal was unearthed during construction of Interstate 469 in the late-1980s, and is now on display at the Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis). Norfolk Southern Railway maintains a significant operation in New Haven today. U.S. 24 and U.S. 30 (the historic Lincoln Highway), as well as Interstate 469 serve residents.New Haven has a remarkably exquisite downtown area, with plenty of wonderful shops and restaurants for any taste. New Haven’s quaint charm is undeniable and can’t miss for a splendid day out. |
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