Introduction
Indianapolis, dubbed "the Crossroads of America," is a vital, friendly, fast-growing city with lots of appeal. Sure, there's racing and basketball, but there's also a lively arts community, peaceful green parks, and a menu of museums that would make New York City envious. Indianapolis is welcoming, clean, safe, and lots of fun. Whether you're thinking of relocating to the Midwest or planning your next vacation, make sure that Indianapolis is at the top of your list.
Fast Facts
- The Mayor of Indianapolis is Bart Peterson.
- Indianapolis is the 12th largest city in the United States and the capital of Indiana.
- The Indianapolis metropolitan area is home is approximately 1.6 million residents.
- Indianapolis was incorporated as a city in 1821.
- Indianapolis and surrounding Marion Country use Eastern Standard Time year round and do not switch to daylight savings time.
- The National Road (now U.S. 40) was the first federally funded road and reached Indianapolis in 1827.
- Famous former and present Indianapolis residents include:
- Comedian David Letterman
- Broadcast journalist Jane Pauley
- Poet James Whitcomb Riley
- Architect and designer Michael Graves
- Writer Kurt Vonnegut Jr
- Grammy-winning songwriter "Babyface" Edmonds
- America's 23rd President, Benjamin Harrison.
