Ransom Place Historic District

Ransom Place is a residential neighborhood in Indianapolis with more than 50 years of building history from the late 1800s to early 1900s. The homes and buildings display Queen Anne and Colonial Revival architectural styles across a six-block area.

This neighborhood started in 1865 as one of Indianapolis's first African American communities. The district gained official recognition as a historic place in 1992.

The neighborhood is named after Freeman B. Ransom, an attorney who lived here and shaped the area through his work with prominent businesses. Residents built a stable and prosperous community together, creating a neighborhood that reflected their economic progress and social standing.

The neighborhood sits just one block from Indiana Avenue, making it easy to find and explore. You can walk through the area freely and see the buildings from the public streets.

This area holds the most complete collection of original structures from Indianapolis's early African American residential area. These buildings together form a rare surviving example from that period.

Location: Indianapolis

GPS coordinates: 39.77889,-86.16972

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:41