Ransom Place Historic District, Indianapolis

Name: Ransom Place Historic District
Address: Indianapolis, United States

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Ransom Place Historic District is a national historic district located at Indianapolis, Indiana. The district encompasses 74 contributing buildings in a historically African-American residential section of Indianapolis. It was developed between about 1890 and 1942, and include representative examples of Queen Anne style architecture. Notable buildings include the Light of the World Christian Church. ()

Coordinates: 39°46'47"N, 86°10'11"W

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Downtown Indianapolis (Indiana Avenue)Indianapolis United States

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Ransom Place Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Indiana University Natatorium, Indiana State Museum, Scottish Rite Cathedral, Indiana Historical Society.

0.7 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
Indiana University Natatorium, Indianapolis
18 min walk • Indiana University Natatorium is a swimming complex on the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis campus in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
0.7 miS
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis
19 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.
0.6 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Architecture, Event space
Scottish Rite Cathedral, Indianapolis
17 min walk • The Scottish Rite Cathedral in Indianapolis, Indiana is a historic building designed by architect George F. Schreiber and located in downtown Indianapolis. It is owned by the Valley of Indianapolis Scottish Rite, an affiliated body of Freemasonry. It was built between 1927 and 1929 at the cost of $2.5 million.
0.7 miS
Museum, History museum
Indiana Historical Society, Indianapolis
17 min walk • The Indiana Historical Society is one of the United States' oldest and largest historical societies and describes itself as "Indiana's Storyteller".
1 miSE
Museum, Concerts and shows, Shopping
Indianapolis Artsgarden, Indianapolis
26 min walk • The Indianapolis Artsgarden is a glassed dome spanning the intersection of Washington and Illinois streets in downtown Indianapolis, Indiana.
1 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Indiana Repertory Theatre, Indianapolis
25 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.
0.5 miSE
Park
Glick Peace Walk, Indianapolis
13 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.
0.5 miSE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Bethel A.M.E. Church, Indianapolis
13 min walk • 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.
0.7 miS
Memorial, Monuments and statues, Historical place
Indiana 9/11 Memorial, Indianapolis
18 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.
0.6 miS
Park
Military Park, Indianapolis
17 min walk • Military Park is the oldest park in Indianapolis, Indiana, covering 14 acres. It is located in western Downtown Indianapolis.
0.7 miS
Memorial, Memorial site
Medal of Honor Memorial, Indianapolis
19 min walk • The Medal of Honor Memorial is a monument located in White River State Park in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It is dedicated in honor of all recipients of the Medal of Honor, the United States military's highest award for valor. The memorial was unveiled May 28, 1999, during Memorial Day weekend.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ransom Place Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Madame Walker Theatre Center, Indianapolis (8 min walk), Flanner House Homes, Indianapolis (9 min walk), Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis (11 min walk), Kahn Tailoring Company Building, Indianapolis (12 min walk).

How to get to Ransom Place Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ransom Place Historic District:

Train

Canal (8 min walk)
Indiana University/Riley (11 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Indianapolis • Lines: 2511 (31 min walk)
G • Lines: 39 (31 min walk)