Christ Church Cathedral, Indianapolis

Name: Christ Church Cathedral
Address: 125 Monument Cir, Indianapolis, 46204-2993, United States
Telephone: +1 317-636-4577

#29 among attractions in Indianapolis

Gothic Revival architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites

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Facts and practical information

Christ Church Cathedral is the cathedral for the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis. Christ Church parish was formally organized in 1837. The present-day church building was erected in 1857 on Monument Circle at the center of downtown Indianapolis to replace the parish's first church built on the same site. Designed by architect William Tinsley, the English Gothic Revival-style structure is the oldest church building in Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana, that has remained in continuous use. It is also the oldest building on Monument Circle. Christ Church is known for its music, especially its pipe organs, one of which was donated by Ruth Lilly, and its professional Choir of Men and Boys and Girls' Choir. The parish is also known for its community service, including an annual strawberry festival fundraiser and other charitable work. Christ Church Cathedral was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 10, 1973. It is located in the Washington Street-Monument Circle Historic District. ()

Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 39°46'9"N, 86°9'27"W

Address

125 Monument CirDowntown Indianapolis (North Meridian)Indianapolis 46204-2993 United States

Contact

+1 317-636-4577

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Day trips

Christ Church Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Circle Centre Mall, Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Slippery Noodle Inn.

~1460 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Circle Centre Mall, Indianapolis
8 min walk • Circle Centre Mall is an indoor shopping mall located in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Circle Centre Mall was opened to the public on September 8, 1995, and incorporates existing downtown structures such as the former L. S. Ayres flagship store.
~310 ftS
Iconic site with a museum and scenic views
Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Indianapolis
2 min walk • The Soldiers and Sailors Monument stands as a proud centerpiece in the bustling heart of Indianapolis, Indiana. This grand structure, dedicated to the valor of Indiana's veterans, dominates Monument Circle and reaches a height of 284 feet, offering visitors a chance...
~1980 ftS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
10 min walk • Gainbridge Fieldhouse is an indoor arena located in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It opened in November 1999 to replace Market Square Arena.
0.5 miS
Nightlife, Restaurant
Slippery Noodle Inn, Indianapolis
14 min walk • The Slippery Noodle Inn is a large blues bar and restaurant with two performance stages in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. It also has the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating bar in the state of Indiana, having opened in 1850 as the Tremont House.
~1160 ftE
Farmer's market, Shopping, Historical place
City Market, Indianapolis
6 min walk • The Indianapolis City Market is a historic public market located in Indianapolis, Indiana. It was founded in 1821 and officially opened in its current facility in 1886. The market building is a one-story, rectangular brick building trimmed in limestone. It has a front gable center section flanked by square towers.
~1000 ftN
Monuments and statues
Depew Memorial Fountain, Indianapolis
5 min walk • Depew Memorial Fountain is a freestanding fountain completed in 1919 and located in University Park in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, within the Indiana World War Memorial Plaza.
~1030 ftSW
Museum, Concerts and shows, Shopping
Indianapolis Artsgarden, Indianapolis
5 min walk • The Indianapolis Artsgarden is a glassed dome spanning the intersection of Washington and Illinois streets in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.
~1140 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis
6 min walk • Indiana Repertory Theatre, frequently abbreviated IRT, is a professional regional theatre in Indianapolis, Indiana that began as a genuine repertory theatre with its casts performing in multiple shows at once.
~710 ftS
Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis
4 min walk • The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Indianapolis, Indiana. The largest performing arts organization in Indiana, the orchestra is based at the Hilbert Circle Theatre in downtown Indianapolis on Monument Circle.
0.5 miNE
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Old National Centre, Indianapolis
13 min walk • The Old National Centre, formerly known as the Murat Shrine Temple and the Murat Shrine Center, is located at North and New Jersey streets in Indianapolis, Indiana, and is owned by the Murat Shriners of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine.
~560 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis
3 min walk • The Hilbert Circle Theatre, originally called the Circle Theater, is in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Monument Circle. It was built in 1916 and consists of a Neoclassical style, white glazed terra cotta entrance section with a brick auditorium section behind.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Christ Church Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include The Columbia Club, Indianapolis (1 min walk), Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Indianapolis (2 min walk), Consolidated Building, Indianapolis (3 min walk), Market Tower, Indianapolis (3 min walk).

How to get to Christ Church Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Christ Church Cathedral:

Bus

FlixBus Indianapolis • Lines: 2511 (7 min walk)
G • Lines: 39 (7 min walk)

Train

Indianapolis Union Station (13 min walk)
Canal (26 min walk)