Bethel A.M.E. Church, Indianapolis

Name: Bethel A.M.E. Church
Address: 414 W Vermont St, Indianapolis, 46202-3215, United States
Telephone: +1 317-634-7002

#45 among attractions in Indianapolis

Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place

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The Bethel A.M.E. Church, known in its early years as Indianapolis Station or the Vermont Street Church, is a historic African Methodist Episcopal Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. Organized in 1836, it is the city's oldest African-American congregation. The three-story church on West Vermont Street dates to 1869 and was added to the National Register in 1991. The surrounding neighborhood, once the heart of downtown Indianapolis's African American community, significantly changed with post-World War II urban development that included new hotels, apartments, office space, museums, and the Indiana University–Purdue University at Indianapolis campus. In 2016 the congregation sold their deteriorating church, which will be used in a future commercial development. The congregation built a new worship center at 6417 Zionsville Road in Pike Township, Marion County, Indiana. ()

Built: 1869 (155 years ago)Coordinates: 39°46'23"N, 86°9'57"W

Address

414 W Vermont StDowntown Indianapolis (Canal and White River State Park District)Indianapolis 46202-3215 United States

Contact

+1 317-634-7002

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Bethel A.M.E. Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Victory Field, Indiana University Natatorium, Indiana State Museum.

~1770 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Indianapolis
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Indianapolis, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art stands as a cultural cornerstone celebrating the art, history, and cultures of the American West and Indigenous peoples of North America.
0.6 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Victory Field, Indianapolis
16 min walk • Victory Field, nestled in the heart of Indianapolis, Indiana, is a quintessential American ballpark that beckons baseball enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. This modern facility, known for its classic charm and fan-friendly atmosphere, serves as the home of the...
0.5 miW
Sport venue, Sport
Indiana University Natatorium, Indianapolis
13 min walk • Indiana University Natatorium is a swimming complex on the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis campus in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
~1900 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis
10 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.
~950 ftS
Museum, History museum
Indiana Historical Society, Indianapolis
5 min walk • The Indiana Historical Society is one of the United States' oldest and largest historical societies and describes itself as "Indiana's Storyteller".
0.5 miSE
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.
0.4 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
NCAA Hall of Champions, Indianapolis
12 min walk • The NCAA Hall of Champions is an interactive museum and part of a three-building complex that houses a conference center and the corporate headquarters of both the National Collegiate Athletic Association and National Federation of State High School Associations in White River State Park in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
0.5 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis
12 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.
~1870 ftNE
Park
Glick Peace Walk, Indianapolis
10 min walk • The Indianapolis Cultural Trail: A Legacy of Gene & Marilyn Glick, often shortened to the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, is an 8.1-mile-long urban multi-use trail and linear park located in the vicinity of downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.
~1130 ftS
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Historical place
Indiana 9/11 Memorial, Indianapolis
6 min walk • Indiana 9/11 Memorial is a memorial in downtown Indianapolis dedicated to those killed in the September 11 attacks. It was begun early in 2010 as a grassroots effort.
~1280 ftSW
Park
Military Park, Indianapolis
7 min walk • Military Park is the oldest park in Indianapolis, Indiana, covering 14 acres. It is located in western Downtown Indianapolis.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bethel A.M.E. Church?

Nearby attractions include Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis (3 min walk), Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library, Indianapolis (4 min walk), Indiana Historical Society, Indianapolis (5 min walk), Madame Walker Theatre Center, Indianapolis (6 min walk).

How to get to Bethel A.M.E. Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bethel A.M.E. Church:

Train

Canal (17 min walk)
Indiana University/Riley (17 min walk)

Bus

G • Lines: 39 (20 min walk)
FlixBus Indianapolis • Lines: 2511 (20 min walk)