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Beech Grove, IN

Beech Grove is a city in Marion County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city's population is 14,717. The city is located within the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Beech Grove is designated an "excluded city" under Indiana law, as it is not part of the consolidated government of Indianapolis and Marion County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.39 square miles (11.37 km²), all land. The city's elevation, measured in feet above sea level, ranges from 766 (the Beech Creek waterway, where it is crossed by South 9th Avenue) to 845 (the northeastern portion of the Amtrak railroad property). It is higher than that of downtown Indianapolis.

The city contains several small non-navigable waterways. Beech Creek, McFarland Creek, Pullman Creek, and Victory Run all feed into Lick Creek, which (after leaving the city limits) feeds into the West Fork of the White River. The city is located within parts of four of Marion County's townships. In order of city land size, those townships are Perry, Franklin, Center, and Warren. In order of city population, the list is Perry, Center, and Franklin; the Warren Township section is uninhabited railroad land.

By the turn of the 20th century, the Beech Grove area was a rural section of Marion County. Notable residents included poet and women's-rights activist Sarah Tittle (Barrett) Bolton (1814–1893) and Indianapolis financier Francis McClintock Churchman (1833–1891). Bolton's farm, "Beech Bank", and Churchman's cattle farm, "Beech Grove Farm", both reflected the abundance of beech trees in this area. This would eventually provide the reason for the city's name, although an early railroad stop in the area was known as "Ingallstown". The city's Sarah T. Bolton Park, situated on some of the former Beech Bank farmland, still contains several large beech trees along its southern boundary.

Health and wellness are at the forefront of Beech Grove's community initiatives. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Beech Grove Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Hornet Park Fitness Center, and Exercise & Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Beech Grove, such as the Franciscan Greenway and Pleasant Run Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Beech Grove, IN are Napoli Villa, Sarah T. Bolton Park, and Beech Grove Independent Nazarene Church.

ZIP code: 46107. Population: 14,541 (2021). Area code: 317. Elevation: 814 ft (248 m). Area: 4.47 sq mi (11.57 km²).

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What is Beech Grove, IN famous for?

All roads lead to Indy. At least that’s what the motor racing fanatics say when they flock by the thousands each year to one of the world’s best-known speedways. The 2.5-mile (four-kilometer) track has seen some of the most spectacular races in history since its construction in 1909. The Speedway and the Hall of Fame Museum are both American treasures and National Historic Landmarks.

Is Beech Grove, IN a good place to live?

Living in Beech Grove offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Beech Grove, there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families live in Beech Grove and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Beech Grove are above average.

What is the crime rate in Beech Grove, IN?

The crime rate in Beech Grove is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 30 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Beech Grove is 1 in 33. Based on FBI crime data, Beech Grove is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Indiana, Beech Grove has a crime rate that is higher than 94% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Sources

Wikipedia 

City of Beech Grove 

Beech Grove Parks and Recreation Department

Planet Fitness

Hornet Park Fitness Center 

Exercise & Fitness

Franciscan Greenway 

Pleasant Run Trail

Napoli Villa

Sarah T. Bolton Park

Beech Grove Independent Nazarene Church

Expedia

Niche

Neighborhoodscout

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