Army Base Realignment and Closure

Newport Chemical Depot


BRAC Summary: The 2005 Base Closure and Realignment Commission recommended the closure of Newport Chemical Depot, Indiana (NECD) upon completion of the chemical demiliterization mission.

Property Description: Newport Chemical Depot is located approximately 25 miles north of Terre Haute, IN, 4 miles south of Newport, IN and 8 miles east of the Illinois state line. There was a total of 717,878 SF of facility space located on the depot all of which was either transferred or demolished. The buildings used during the VX neutralization process were demolished following completion of the mission due to possible contamination.

Conveyance Summary:
Starting Acres: 7,235.79
Remaining Acres: 0.00
Conveyed Acres: 7,235.79

Local Redevelopment Authority:
Newport Chemical Depot Reuse Authority
259 Vine Street
Clinton, IN 47842
765-832-3870

Last Page Update: July 15, 2026