Fort Benjamin Harrison, Historic military district in Lawrence Township, Indiana.
The Fort Benjamin Harrison Historic District encompasses 1,700 acres of preserved military buildings, training grounds, and natural landscapes northeast of Indianapolis.
The United States Army established Fort Benjamin Harrison in 1904 as a training facility, naming it after President Benjamin Harrison of Indianapolis.
The district contains the Museum of 20th Century Warfare, which displays military artifacts and documents from soldiers who served at the installation.
Visitors can access multiple hiking trails within the district, including the 3.2-mile Harrison Trace Trail and the 4.2-mile Lawrence Creek Trail.
The former military installation includes Camp Glenn, which housed both Civilian Conservation Corps workers and German prisoners during World War II.
Location: Indiana
GPS coordinates: 39.86389,-86.01056
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:44
Geist Reservoir
8.2 km
Fort Harrison State Park
2.3 km
Indiana School for the Deaf
11.3 km
Skiles Test Nature Park
3.4 km
Hindu Temple of Central Indiana
6 km
Marcy Village Apartments
11 km
Brendonwood Historic District
4.8 km
Irvington Terrace Historic District
11.1 km
Tee Pee Restaurant
11.2 km
West-Harris House
9.8 km
Hillcrest Country Club
4.5 km
Camp Edwin F. Glenn
1 km
Roy and Iris Corbin Lustron House
10.2 km
Forest Hills Historic District
11.3 km
Oaklandon Historic District
4.7 km
Christopher Apple House
4.4 km
Emerson Avenue Addition Historic District
11.4 km
Fort Harrison Terminal Station
928 m
Carlos and Anne Recker House
11.3 km
Thomas Askren House
8.7 km
Broad Ripple Firehouse-Indianapolis Fire Department Station 32
11.3 km
Marion County Bridge 0501F
9.7 km
Cumberland Historic District
10.8 km
Immaculate Heart of Mary
5.8 km
Hiram A. Haverstick Farmstead
11.3 km
Frank Littleton Round Barn
10.3 km
Christus
8.6 km
Monon Trail
11.3 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes