Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis

#279 among attractions in Indianapolis

Neighbourhood, Colonial revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

Fort Benjamin Harrison was a U.S. Army post located in suburban Lawrence Township, Marion County, Indiana, northeast of Indianapolis, between 1906 and 1991. It is named for the 23rd United States president, Benjamin Harrison. ()

Coordinates: 39°51'50"N, 86°0'38"W

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LawrenceIndianapolis United States

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Fort Benjamin Harrison – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Castleton Square, The Fashion Mall at Keystone, Hillcrest Country Club, Fort Harrison State Park.

4.2 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Castleton Square, Indianapolis
109 min walk • Castleton Square is an enclosed shopping mall in the Castleton neighborhood on the northeastern side of Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Built by Edward J. DeBartolo Corporation and Homart Development Company in 1972, it is owned and managed by Simon Property Group.
6.3 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Fashion Mall at Keystone, Indianapolis
162 min walk • The Fashion Mall at Keystone, known better as The Fashion Mall, is an upscale shopping center in the northeast section of the city of Indianapolis, Indiana. The mall is located off I-465 at 86th Street and Keystone. The mall is considered the heart of the Keystone at the Crossing district.
2.7 miW
Golf
Hillcrest Country Club, Indianapolis
70 min walk • Hillcrest Country Club, also known as Avalon Country Club, is a historic country club located in suburban Lawrence Township, Marion County, Indiana, northeast of Indianapolis, Indiana.
0.4 miNW
Locality
Fort Harrison State Park
10 min walk • Fort Harrison, sometimes called Fort Ben, is an Indiana state park located in Lawrence, Indiana, United States, and occupies part of the former site of Fort Benjamin Harrison.
7.2 miSW
Park
Brookside Park, Indianapolis
185 min walk • Brookside Park is a 108-acre municipal park in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It is located at 3501 Brookside Parkway North Drive on the near eastside of Indianapolis, just north of the Rural-Sherman neighborhood.
2.2 miW
Park
Skiles Test Nature Park, Indianapolis
55 min walk • Skiles Test Nature Park, sometimes called Skiles Test Nature Area is a park on the east side of Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It is in the northern trailhead of the Fall Creek Parkway and loved by hikers, bikers and nature enthusiasts.
5.4 miNW
Park
Town Run Trail Park, Indianapolis
139 min walk • Town Run Trail Park is a 127-acre natural resource park in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The facility is owned by Indy Parks and Recreation and was made possible through donations from Martin Marietta Aggregates, Mr. Oliver Dougherty, and R.N. Thompson Associates Inc.
2.7 miE
Greek Revival architecture
Christopher Apple House, Indianapolis
70 min walk • Christopher Apple House, also known as the Apple Farm House, is a historic home located in Lawrence Township, Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1859, and is a two-story, four bay Federal style brick dwelling with Greek Revival style design elements. It has a side gable roof and 1+1⁄2-story rear wing.
4.6 miS
39°47'52"N • 86°0'49"W
The Bat Cave, Indianapolis
117 min walk • Nature, Cave, Natural attraction
6.3 miNW
39°56'24"N • 86°4'30"W
Hazel Landing Park, Carmel
160 min walk • Bridge
6 miNW
Bridge
Marion County Bridge 0501F, Indianapolis
153 min walk • Marion County Bridge 0501F, also known as Indiana State Bridge 534-C-3439 on SR 100, is a historic truss bridge located on the Michigan Road at Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1941–1942, as a bridge along the State Road 100 project.