Dunreith is a town in Spiceland Township, Henry County, Indiana, United States.
[6] In 1968, 250 residents of Dunreith had to be evacuated for 48 hours after two freight trains sideswiped, releasing flammable and poisonous liquids that resulted in a major fire and a huge explosion.
The fire destroyed a cannery and seven houses; cyanide pollution of the water persisted for several months.
[citation needed] According to the 2010 census, Dunreith has a total area of 0.13 square miles (0.34 km2), all land.
25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.
Actress/playwright/lyricist Gretchen Cryer, mother of actor Jon, was born and raised in Dunreith.