Introduction to Beech Grove, Indiana
Beech Grove, Indiana, in Marion county, is 4 miles SE of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city is located in the Indianapolis metropolitan area.
Beech Grove History
The area that is presently known as Beech Grove was merely a rural section of Marion County at the turn of the twentieth century. It was originally founded as a company town that served as the repair facility for a local railroad. The area was named Beech Grove because of the abundance of Beech trees in the area. It was officially incorporated in 1906.
Beech Grove and nearby Attractions
- Indiana State Museum
- National Art Museum of Sport
- Sarah Shank Golf Course
- White River State Park
- Beech Grove Park
Things To Do In Beech Grove
Beech Grove has a number of parks that provide excellent facilities for the people of Beech Grove. The parks have picnic shelters, beautiful creeks and playgrounds. They also have basketball courts, volleyball courts, softball and baseball fields and a skateboarding park. Band concerts and other special events are also organized regularly at the various parks.
Beech Grove Transportation
Indianapolis International is the closest major airport to Beech Grove.
Beech Grove Higher Education
The University of Indianapolis, Ivy Tech State College and Indiana University are nearby.
