The name Indianapolis is derived from pairing the state's name, Indiana (meaning "Land of the Indians", or simply "Indian Land" ), with the … See more

Indianapolis is located in the East North Central region of the Midwestern United States, about 14 miles (23 km) south-southeast of Indiana's See more

The U.S. Census Bureau considers Indianapolis as two entities: the consolidated city and the city's remainder, or See more

Indianapolis anchors the 29th largest metropolitan economy in the U.S., with a gross domestic product of US$184.4 billion in 2022. The city's major exports include pharmaceuticals, … See more

Professional
The Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL) have been based in the city since See more

Founding
In 1816, the year Indiana gained statehood, the U.S. Congress donated four sections of federal land to establish a permanent seat of … See more

Visual arts
With a permanent collection of 54,000 works, the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields is the city's primary art museum. It is among the See more