Bridgeport, Indianapolis Explained

Official Name:Bridgeport, Indianapolis, Indiana
Settlement Type:Neighborhood
Pushpin Map:Indiana#USA
Pushpin Label:Bridgeport
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Indiana
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Marion
Subdivision Type3:Township
Subdivision Name3:Wayne
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:46231
Area Code: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).

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bridgeport Populated Place Profile / Marion County, Indiana Data.
  2. Web site: Marion County . . December 1, 2017.