Winchester is a city in White River Township, Randolph County, Indiana, United States.

[7] With the discovery of oil in the late 1800s, Winchester became a center for the glass industry.

At 7:58pm on March 14, 2024, a quarter-mile wide EF3 tornado hit Winchester during a severe weather outbreak.

[11] Severe damage was dealt to the Goodwill, The Lodge at Summers Pointe, and Strip Mall.

[12][13] As of June 2024, 3 months after the tornado’s touchdown, the remainder of the Strip Mall has been demolished as a result of its ultimate destruction from the tornado; Summers Pointe and Taco Bell have both undergone repairs and eventually reopened.

[14] At the 2010 census there were 4,935 people, 2,051 households, and 1,281 families living in the city.

There were 2,349 housing units at an average density of 705.4 per square mile (272.4/km2).

There were 2,377 housing units at an average density of 766.3 per square mile (295.9/km2).