New Carlisle was the birthplace of General Frederick Funston.

On June 10, 1933, the infamous John Dillinger committed his first bank robbery, taking $10,000 from a bank that occupied the building at the southeast corner of Main Street and Jefferson Street (state routes 235 and 571) in New Carlisle. That bank still stands but is now a candle store named "The Candle House".

For more information about New Carlisle's history contact the New Carlisle Historical Society.
President: William Berry
Vice President: Linda Stradling Campbell
Treasurer - Dee Berry
Secretary: Virginia Cox
Meetings are held at the Presbyterian Church on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM.  For information call Linda Stradling Campbell at 937-845-3443 or email info@newcarlisleareachamberofcommerce.com

Annual Events
Annual Sidewalk Sale is held the 1st weekend in May and the weekend following Labor Day. 

The Christmas Open House sponsored by the Downtown Merchants is held the weekend before Thanksgiving.  This years event is November 20 & 21, 2010.

Heritage of Flight Festival and Parade!  Come join in the fun the first weekend of October. Friday kicks off with a car cruise in, Saturday's Parade of Planes and Community Parade.

New Carlisle 200th Anniversary Celebration
New Carlisle is celebrating its 200th Anniversary thru December 31, 2010.  For this years open house weekend, Nov. 20 & 21, the New Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce has asked Santa Claus and some of his elves to pay us a visit both days.  He will be at the New Carlisle News office, 135 S Main St from 1 - 4 both Saturday and Sunday.  Santa will be passing out goodies and coupons for discounts at Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken and for the participating shops.  Details will be available in the stores and at the Chamber headquarters in Honeycreek Galleries. The New Carlisle News will be offering a discount on NEW subscriptions.  Photographers will be available to take memory pictures at a nominal charge also.   Shops will be open extended hours these two days -- most from 10 to 6 on Saturday and Noon to 6 on Sunday.

Unique Features
When in town we encourage you to visit the Wot-a-dog restaurant.  They still have car hops and cruise-ins.  For information you can visit their website at www.wot-a-dog.com

The New Carlisle Airport (now officially named the Andy Barnhart Memorial Airport) had its inception in the late 1940's when six men, Carl Hall, William Schubert, Frank Vlasic, Jack Hadder, Ralph Moore and Roger Taynor obtained their private pilot licenses and were looking for a place to fly.

In 1949, the thought of a permanent airport was born. The idea was discussed with a local farmer, Galen Barnhart and a gentleman's agreement was reached with monthly landing fees and tie-down rent paid to Mr. Barnhart.

In 1952, the Flying Angels, Inc., was established and the gentlemen's agreement was replaced by a written leasing contract. The club name came about through a comment made by Jack Hadder who was considered the comedian of the group. He jokingly said "I am an angel, I am a flying angel" and the club was named and continues to be the Flying Angels.

By 1960, hangars were being built and membership was growing. The Flying Angels has evolved into a well organized club with a written Constitution, By-Laws and Officers. It is financed and supported by its members and receives no funds from Local, State or Federal Government.

The Flying Angels is a non-profit organization promoting interests in flying, providing airfield facilities in the area and promoting safe flying practices. They provide various social activities for their members and families.

The New Carlisle Airport supports the local area with such activities as flying Santa Claus in for the Christmas Parade and working with the City for a unique Heritage of Flight Parade including airplanes being pulled by tractors through the city streets. The Airport is also used as a landing site for the medical helicopter in times of emergencies.

Parks
Smith Park is located in the heart of New Carlisle.  The park was given to the city by the Smith family.

Library
The New Carlisle Public Library is one of the top 100 libraries in the country!  As the community's center for lifelong learning and enrichment, the New Carlisle Public Library meets residents' educational, cultural, and recreational needs by providing timely and convenient access to materials, programs, technology, and services.
The New Carlisle Public Library was organized more than 90 years ago by The Progress Club, a group of women dedicated to improving themselves and the town. The women gave of their time and services to maintain a reading room over the Corner Drug Store. For several years the ladies subscribed to the "Traveling Library" supplied by the State Library. Various fund raising events were held to pay for rent, lights, new books, and maintenance.

Schools
New Carlisle is in the Tecumseh Local Schools district formally known as "The New Carlisle Bethel Local School District