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

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

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

References

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