Broad Ripple Village, Indianapolis

Broad Ripple Village
Indianapolis Cultural District
Clockwise from top left: The Vogue, Broad Ripple Avenue streetscape, Monon Trail over the White River, and Indianapolis Art Center
Official seal of Broad Ripple Village
Seal
Map
Coordinates: 39°52′00″N 86°8′30″W / 39.86667°N 86.14167°W / 39.86667; -86.14167
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyMarion
TownshipWashington
CityIndianapolis
Area
 • Total10.455 sq mi (27.08 km2)
Elevation
725 ft (221 m)
Population
 • Total17,041
 • Density1,630.00/sq mi (1,057.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Zip code
46220
GNIS feature ID0449481[1]
Websitewww.broadrippleindy.org

Broad Ripple Village is one of seven areas designated as cultural districts in Indianapolis, Indiana.[2] Located in Washington Township, Marion County, Indiana,[3] about six miles (ten kilometers) north of downtown Indianapolis, Broad Ripple was first platted in 1837,[4] became incorporated as the Town of Broad Ripple in 1894, and was annexed to the City of Indianapolis in 1922.[5]

The neighborhood has a reputation for being socially, economically, and ethnically diverse.[6]

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "History". Indianapolis, Indiana: Indianapolis Cultural Trail. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference hbr-04 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ "1922 Broad Ripple History.com - 1968 BRHS History Booklet- Chapter One". Broad Ripple History. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
  5. ^ "Broad Ripple History.com - 1968 BRHS History Booklet- Chapter Thirteen". Broad Ripple History. Retrieved July 19, 2023.
  6. ^ Smith, Bruce C. (August 16, 2004). "Broad Ripple boasts diverse community". Indianapolis Star. Archived from the original on February 29, 2012. Retrieved March 9, 2016.