Roberts Park United Methodist Church, Indianapolis

Name: Roberts Park United Methodist Church
Address: 401 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, United States

#75 among attractions in Indianapolis

Church, Romanesque architecture

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Roberts Park Methodist Episcopal Church, whose present-day name is Roberts Park United Methodist Church, was dedicated on August 27, 1876, making it the oldest church remaining in downtown Indianapolis. Diedrich A. Bohlen, a German-born architect who immigrated to Indianapolis in the 1850s, designed this early example of Romanesque Revival architecture. The church is considered one of Bohlen's major works. Constructed of Indiana limestone at Delaware and Vermont Streets, it has a rectangular plan and includes a bell tower on the southwest corner. The church is known for its interior woodwork, especially a pair of black-walnut staircases leading to galleries surrounding the interior of three sides of its large sanctuary. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 19, 1982. It is home to one of several Homeless Jesus statues around the world, this one located behind the church on Alabama Street. ()

Built: 1869 (155 years ago)Architectural style: Romanesque revivalCoordinates: 39°46'23"N, 86°9'13"W

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401 N Delaware StDowntown Indianapolis (Mass Ave)Indianapolis United States

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Day trips

Roberts Park United Methodist Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Circle Centre Mall, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indiana War Memorial, Indiana State Museum.

0.6 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Circle Centre Mall, Indianapolis
16 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.
0.6 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
16 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.
~930 ftW
Memorial, Military museum, Monuments and statues
Indiana War Memorial, Indianapolis
5 min walk • The Indiana World War Memorial Plaza is an urban feature located in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, originally built to honor the veterans of World War I.
0.9 miW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis
23 min walk • The Indiana State Museum is a museum located within White River State Park in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The museum houses exhibits on the science, art, culture, and history of Indiana from prehistoric times up to the present day.
0.8 miS
Nightlife, Restaurant
Slippery Noodle Inn, Indianapolis
22 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.
~1500 ftS
Farmer's market, Shopping, Historical place
City Market, Indianapolis
8 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.
~1050 ftE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Indianapolis
6 min walk • St. Mary Catholic Church is a parish of the Roman Catholic Church in Indianapolis, Indiana, in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
~990 ftW
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.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Concerts and shows, Shopping
Indianapolis Artsgarden, Indianapolis
14 min walk • The Indianapolis Artsgarden is a glassed dome spanning the intersection of Washington and Illinois streets in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.
0.5 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis
14 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.
0.4 miSW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis
11 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Roberts Park United Methodist Church?

Nearby attractions include The Devonshire, Indianapolis (2 min walk), The Baker, Indianapolis (3 min walk), Bals–Wocher House, Indianapolis (4 min walk), The Alexandra, Indianapolis (4 min walk).

How to get to Roberts Park United Methodist Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Roberts Park United Methodist Church:

Bus

FlixBus Indianapolis • Lines: 2511 (11 min walk)
Julia M. Carson Transit Center (12 min walk)

Train

Indianapolis Union Station (21 min walk)
Canal (23 min walk)