East Central Indiana
East Central Indiana is a region in Indiana east of Indianapolis, Indiana, and bordering the Ohio state line. The Indiana Gas Boom, which took place during the 1890s, changed much of the area from small agricultural communities to larger cities with economies that included manufacturing. Companies such as Ball Corporation and Overhead Door once had their headquarters in the region. Glass manufacturing was the first industry to be widespread in the area, because of the natural gas. As the glass industry faded, many of the skilled workers became employed at auto parts factories in cities such as Muncie and Anderson. With the decline of the American automobile industry, East Central Indiana became part of the Rust Belt. Many communities have been forced to reinvent themselves with a focus on services or a return to agriculture.
Counties
County seats
Notable small towns
Blackford County
Delaware County
Hancock County
Henry County
- Ashland
- Blountsville
- Cadiz
- Corwin
- Dunreith
- Greensboro
- Hillsboro
- Kennard
- Knightstown
- Knox
- Lewisville
- Middletown
- Millville
- Mooreland
- Mount Summit
- Shirley
- Spiceland
- Springport
- Stone Quarry Mills
- Straughn
- Sulphur Springs
Jay County
Madison County
- Alexandria
- Chesterfield
- Country Club Heights
- Edgewood
- Elwood
- Frankton
- Ingalls
- Lapel
- Markleville
- Orestes
- Pendleton
- River Forest
- Summitville
- Woodlawn Heights
Randolph County
Wayne County
- Abington
- Boston
- Cambridge City
- Centerville
- Dublin
- East Germantown
- Economy
- Fountain City
- Greens Fork
- Hagerstown
- Middleboro
- Milton
- Mount Auburn
- Spring Grove
- Whitewater
Major newspapers
The Star Press, Muncie, IndianaPalladium-Item, Richmond, IndianaThe Winchester News Gazette, Winchester, IndianaThe New Castle Courier Times, New Castle, IndianaThe Herald Bulletin, Anderson, IndianaThe Commercial Review, Portland, IndianaTV stations
- WIPB-TV - PBS station in Muncie, Indiana
- WKOI-TV - TBN station in Richmond, Indiana
Radio stations
Anderson">Anderson, Indiana">Anderson
FM stations
- WBKQ 96.7 - Country
- WGNR 97.9 - Contemporary Christian, Inspirational
- WQME 98.7 - Christian Contemporary
- WIKL 101.7 - Christian Contemporary/K-Love
AM stations
- WHBU 1240 Talk "News Talk 1240 WHBU"
- WGNR 1470 Religious
Muncie">Muncie, Indiana">Muncie
FM stations
- WKMV 88.3 FM - Adult contemporary Christian "K-Love"
- WCRD 91.3 FM - Public Radio "WCRD"
- WBST 92.1 FM NPR Talk, Classical, Jazz "Indiana Public Radio"
- WMXQ 93.5 FM Classic Rock "93.5 MAXimum Classic Rock"
- W231CC 93.9 FM Christian Contemporary
- WNAP-LP 99.1 FM - Southern Gospel
- W268BJ 101.5 FM Adult contemporary Christian "WJCF"
- W275AJ 102.9FM Simulcast of 1340AM WMUN "Fox Sports Radio"
- WLBC 104.1 FM Hot AC "Today's Best Music"
- WERK 104.9 FM Classic Hits "104.9 WERK The New Sound"
- W291AH 106.1 FM Contemporary Christian
AM stations
- WMUN 1340 AM-FOX Sports "102.9FM and 1340AM Fox Sports Radio"
New Castle">New Castle, Indiana">New Castle
FM stations
- WKPW 90.7 FM Classic hits "Classic Hits 90.7"
- WBSH 91.1 FM NPR, Classical, Jazz Indiana Public Radio
- WMDH-FM 102.5 FM "Hit Country 102.5" Country Music
- WHHC-LP 100.1 FM "Radio 74" Religious
AM stations
- WLTI 1550 AM Classic Country
Richmond">Richmond, Indiana">Richmond
FM stations
- WKRT 89.3 MHz - Adult contemporary Christian "K-Love"
- WECI 91.5 MHz - Public Radio
- W233AN 94.5 MHz - Contemporary Christian "Joy FM"
- W237AT 95.3 MHz - Adult Contemporary Christian, Inspirational "The Path"
- WQLK 96.1 MHz - Country "Kicks 96"
- W249BG 97.7 MHz - Contemporary Christian "Joy FM"
- WFMG 101.3 MHz - Hot A/C "G 101-3"
- W269BP 101.7 MHz - Christian rock "Air 1"
AM stations
- WHON 930 kHz - News/Talk "News Talk 930"
- WKBV 1490 kHz - ESPN Sports "ESPN 1490"
Winchester">Winchester, Indiana">Winchester
FM stations
- WZZY 98.3 FM Classic hits "Star 98.3"
Colleges and universities
- Anderson University
- Ball State University
- Earlham College
- Indiana University East
- Ivy Tech Community College of Anderson, Muncie, and Richmond
Public and large private high schools in East Central Indiana
Blackford County
Delaware County
- Cowan High School - Cowan
- Daleville High School - Daleville
- Muncie Burris High School - Muncie
- Wapahani High School - Selma
- Wes-Del High School - Gaston
- Yorktown High School - Yorktown
- Muncie Central High School - Muncie
- Muncie South Side High School - Muncie
- Delta High School - Eaton
Henry County
- Blue River Valley High School - Mr. Summit
- Shannondoah High School - Middletown
- Tri High - Lewisville
- New Castle High School - New Castle
- Knightstown High School - Knightstown
Jay County
- Jay County High School - Portland
Madison County
- Alexandria-Monroe High School-Alexandria
- Anderson High School-Anderson
- Anderson Preparatory Academy - Anderson
- Liberty Christian -Anderson
- Pendleton Heights High School-Pendleton
- Lapel High School-Lapel
- Frankton High School-Frankton
- Elwood Community High School-Elwood
Randolph County
- Union High School (Modoc)-Modoc
- Randolph Southern High School-Lynn
- Winchester Community High School-Winchester
- Union City High School-Union City
- Monroe Central High School-Parker City
Wayne County Indiana
- Hagerstown High School-Hagerstown High School
- Lincoln High School-Cambridge City
- Centerville High School-Centerville
- Richmond High School-Richmond
- Northeastern High School-Fountain City