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Bridgeport, Indianapolis

Coordinates: 39°43′55″N 86°19′01″W / 39.732°N 86.317°W / 39.732; -86.317
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Bridgeport, Indianapolis, Indiana
Bridgeport is located in Indiana
Bridgeport
Bridgeport
Bridgeport is located in the United States
Bridgeport
Bridgeport
Coordinates: 39°43′55″N 86°19′01″W / 39.732°N 86.317°W / 39.732; -86.317
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyMarion
TownshipWayne
Time zoneEastern (EST)
ZIP code
46231
Area code(s)317 & 463

Bridgeport is a neighborhood located in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.[1] It was previously a small village with a post office and stores, but later became part of Indianapolis.

History

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Bridgeport was platted in 1831. It was also called West Parkview and Sunnyside. It was an early African-American community in Marion County.[2] With the passing of Unigov in 1970, Bridgeport, like much of Marion County, was incorporated into Indianapolis.

Geography

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Bridgeport is located in Wayne Township near the intersection of Bridgeport Road and Washington Street (US 40).

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Bridgeport Populated Place Profile / Marion County, Indiana Data".
  2. ^ "Marion County". Indiana Historical Society. Retrieved December 1, 2017.
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