Military Park

Military Park is a historic district in downtown Indianapolis featuring pathways, monuments, and buildings that reflect late 19th-century design and urban planning. The grounds contain multiple structures and commemorative markers that document different chapters of the city's past.

The park began as a Civil War encampment called Camp Sullivan for Union soldiers in the 1860s. Decades later, it became a significant venue for political events and public gatherings in Indianapolis.

The site has served as a gathering place for political movements and public assemblies since the late 1800s. Visitors today can observe the monuments and structures that mark these significant public moments.

The park is accessible on foot from downtown streets and offers multiple entry points. Visitors can explore the grounds independently or join organized tours to learn more about the site's monuments and history.

Indiana's 1851 Constitution forbids the sale of this land, a rare legal protection shared by only a few sites in Indianapolis. This unusual safeguard has preserved the grounds through changing urban development.

Location: Indiana

GPS coordinates: 39.77040,-86.16860

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:53