Bridgeport, Indianapolis

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.

Bridgeport, Indianapolis, Indiana
Bridgeport
Bridgeport
Coordinates: 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 United Methodist Church and service station at the corner of S. Bridgeport Rd & US 40 in 1930s

History

Bridgeport was platted in 1831. It was also called West Parkview and Sunnyside. It was an early African-American community in Marion County.[2]

Geography

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

References

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