Bridgeport is a neighborhood located in
Indianapolis
Indianapolis ( ), colloquially known as Indy, is the List of capitals in the United States, capital and List of municipalities in Indiana, most populous city of the U.S. state of Indiana and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana, Marion ...
,
Marion County, Indiana
Marion County is located in the U.S. state of Indiana. The 2020 United States census reported a population of 977,203, making it the 54th-most populous county in the U.S., the most populous county in the state, and the main population center ...
.
It was previously a small village with a post office and stores, but later became part of
Indianapolis
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.
History
Bridgeport was platted in 1831. It was also called West Parkview and Sunnyside. It was an early African-American community in Marion County.
With the passing of
Unigov
Unigov is the colloquial name adopted by the city of Indianapolis, Indiana, to describe its consolidated city–county government. By an act of the Indiana General Assembly, Indianapolis consolidated with the government of Marion County, India ...
in 1970, Bridgeport, like much of Marion County, was incorporated into
Indianapolis
Indianapolis ( ), colloquially known as Indy, is the List of capitals in the United States, capital and List of municipalities in Indiana, most populous city of the U.S. state of Indiana and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana, Marion ...
.
Geography
Bridgeport is located in
Wayne Township near the intersection of Bridgeport Road and Washington Street (US 40).
Gallery
File:Stone Manor Motel, U. S. Highway 40... 7 miles west of downtown Indianapolis... Bridgeport, Indiana (89181).jpg, The former Stone Manor Hotel in Bridgeport
See also
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List of Indianapolis neighborhoods
This list of Indianapolis neighborhoods provides a general overview of neighborhoods, districts, and subdivisions located in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Nine townships form the broadest geographic divisions within Marion ...
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List of African-American neighborhoods
The list contains the names of cities, districts, and neighborhoods in the U.S. that are predominantly African American or that are strongly associated with African-American culture— either currently or historically. Included are areas tha ...
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Neighborhoods in Indianapolis
Former villages in the United States
1831 establishments in Indiana
Populated places established in 1831