William N. Thompson House, Indianapolis

Name: William N. Thompson House
Address: Indianapolis, United States

#304 among attractions in Indianapolis

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William N. Thompson House, also known as Old Governor's Mansion, is a historic home located at Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, and is Georgian Revival style buff-colored brick mansion. It consists of a two-story, five-bay, central section flanked by one-story wings. It has a slate hipped roof and features a full width front porch and an elliptical portico at the main entry. The house served as the Governor's Mansion from 1945 to 1970. ()

Coordinates: 39°50'6"N, 86°9'23"W

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William N. Thompson House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Hinkle Fieldhouse, Melody Inn, Crown Hill Cemetery.

1.2 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Indianapolis
32 min walk • The Indiana Farmers Coliseum is an iconic arena nestled in the heart of Indianapolis, Indiana. Known for its rich history and versatile events, it provides an authentic slice of Hoosier entertainment and culture.
0.8 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
22 min walk • Hinkle Fieldhouse, a storied arena nestled in Indianapolis, Indiana, stands as an emblem of American sports history. This legendary venue, located on the campus of Butler University, was constructed in 1928 and has since been an epicenter for basketball enthusiasts.
0.7 miS
Dancing, Nightlife
Melody Inn, Indianapolis
18 min walk • The Melody Inn is a bar and live music club in the Butler-Tarkington neighborhood of Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It is estimated that over 7,000 bands and musical acts have played the Melody Inn since 2001.
1.3 miSW
Cemetery
Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis
34 min walk • Crown Hill Cemetery is a historic rural cemetery located at 700 West Thirty-Eighth Street in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
0.9 miNW
Observatories and planetariums, Museum
Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium, Indianapolis
24 min walk • Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium is a part of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana.
1.2 miSW
Cemetery
Crown Hill National Cemetery, Indianapolis
32 min walk • Crown Hill National Cemetery is a U.S. National Cemetery located in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. It was established in 1866 on Section 10 within Crown Hill Cemetery, a privately owned cemetery on the city's northwest side.
1.1 miNW
Body of water, Universities and schools, Hiking trail
Butler University, Indianapolis
28 min walk • Butler University is a private university in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1855 and named after founder Ovid Butler, the university has over 60 major academic fields of study in six colleges: the Lacy School of Business, College of Communication, College of Education...
0.8 miNW
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Performing arts
Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis
21 min walk • Clowes Memorial Hall officially known as "Clowes Memorial Hall of Butler University" is a theatre located on the campus of Butler University, in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
1.2 miN
Church
Meridian Street United Methodist Church, Indianapolis
31 min walk • Meridian Street United Methodist Church, known in its early years as Wesley Chapel, the Meridian Street Methodist Episcopal Church, and the Meridian Street Methodist Church, is a Methodist church located at 5500 North Meridian Street in Indianapolis, Indiana.
0.5 miS
39°49'39"N • 86°9'29"W
Tarkington Park - Indy Parks and Recreation, Indianapolis
14 min walk • Park, Tennis court
0.8 miW
Library
Irwin Library, Indianapolis
20 min walk • The Irwin Library is one of the two libraries operated by Butler University, Indianapolis, United States. Minoru Yamasaki was the lead architect, and constructed the library in the architectural style of New Formalism.

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Which popular attractions are close to William N. Thompson House?

Nearby attractions include Johnson–Denny House, Indianapolis (12 min walk), Oliver Johnson's Woods Historic District, Indianapolis (14 min walk), North Meridian Street Historic District, Indianapolis (14 min walk), Tarkington Park - Indy Parks and Recreation, Indianapolis (14 min walk).

How to get to William N. Thompson House by public transport?

The nearest stations to William N. Thompson House:

Bus

College Avenue & 52nd Street • Lines: 90 (25 min walk)