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Neighborhood in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.

Neighborhood in Marion, Indiana, United States
Bridgeport, Indianapolis, Indiana
Neighborhood
Bridgeport is located in IndianaBridgeportBridgeportShow map of IndianaBridgeport is located in the United StatesBridgeportBridgeportShow map of the United States
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 code46231
Area code(s)317 & 463

Bridgeport is a neighborhood located in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. 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. 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).

Gallery

  • The former Stone Manor Hotel in Bridgeport The former Stone Manor Hotel in Bridgeport

See also

References

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

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