Fishers

Fishers is a city in Hamilton County, Indiana, positioned northeast of Indianapolis and covering parts of Fall Creek and Delaware townships. The area includes housing subdivisions, office parks, retail centers, and open green spaces linked by a network of paved trails.

A settlement formed in the early 1870s after Salathial Fisher donated land for a railway stop along the Peru & Indianapolis line. The community remained small for decades before suburban expansion began in the late 20th century, driven by proximity to the capital.

Residents use the trail network year-round, walking or cycling through neighborhoods that blend older farmland patterns with newer suburban layouts. Local gatherings often take place in parks or community centers, reflecting the area's family-oriented character.

Two major highways run through the area, making it easy to drive in from nearby cities or explore surrounding neighborhoods by car. Visitors often use the paved trail system to move between parks and commercial zones without navigating traffic.

The community grew faster than almost any other in Indiana during the final decades of the 20th century, multiplying its population by more than 250 times in about sixty years. Today it holds more residents than many older county seats in the state, despite barely appearing on maps until recent decades.

Location: Hamilton County

Location: Indianapolis metropolitan area

Inception: 1872

Elevation above the sea: 249 m

Shares border with: Indianapolis

Website: http://fishers.in.us

GPS coordinates: 39.95611,-86.01278

Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:31