About this episode
The episode discusses the history and features of Fort Harrison State Park in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Fort Harrison State Park Today the author talks about historic Fort Harrison State Park, located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The 1700-acre state park features walking and jogging trails, picnic sites, and fishing with access to Fall Creek. Two National Historic Districts are in the park as well as the Museum of 20th Century Warfare. Visitors can also hike, picnic, fish and stay at the Fort Harrison State Park Inn, Golf Resort, & Conference Center. The fort served as an Army base from 1910 u...
People in this episode
Host: Paul
Topics covered
- Fort Harrison State Park
- Indianapolis history
- outdoor activities
- National Historic Districts
- 20th Century Warfare
Keywords
- Fort Harrison State Park
- Indianapolis
- Indiana
- hiking
- fishing
- picnicking
- National Historic Districts
- Museum of 20th Century Warfare
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Museum of 20th Century Warfare
Places: Fort Harrison State Park, Indianapolis, Indiana
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