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orged by industry. Powered by people. Gateway to the good life. Birthplace of the Marmon Wasp and buzzing like never before. The Bottoms. The Valley. The Hollow. The Hill. It all comes together in West Indianapolis. Where highways give way to greenways and hardworking families thrive.
 

History

West Indianapolis has been a family-friendly, blue-collar neighborhood since it was incorporated in 1897. Developed to house workers from the nearby Belt Line Railroad and Union Stockyards. WI’s working class tradition is alive and well today. Eli Lilly, Ingredion, IPL, Rolls Royce and Vertellus all call the neighborhood home.

1908 Marmon Wasp

Best Kept Secret

Talk about your race history! The Marmon Wasp, winner of the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911, was designed and manufactured right here in West Indianapolis.

Highlights

Bordered by the White River Parkway and just a long fly ball from Victory Field and Lucas Oil Stadium. West Indianapolis is a diverse, hardworking neighborhood with a strong homeownership base, excellent schools and parks.

Boundaries

Holt Avenue (West); Raymond Street (South); White River (East); CSX Rail Network (North)

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