Castleton, Indianapolis
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Castleton is a heavily commercialized neighborhood surrounding the original southern terminus of Interstate 69
on the northeast side of Indianapolis, Indiana
. It is located in Lawrence and Washington townships of Marion County
.
Castleton Square Mall
, the largest mall in Indiana
, is located here. Banks, fast-food restaurants, fine dining, shopping, hospitals and related health-care businesses, as well as three and four star hotels are examples of some of the commercial establishments in this area. In addition to retail, large office parks line both sides of Interstate 69 and adjacent portions of I-465
. Castleton is located relatively close to Lawrence
and Keystone at the Crossing
.
Originally a stop on the Nickel Plate railroad
(at what is now 82nd Street), Castleton was founded as a small village in Marion County in 1843, when the Rev. James T. Wright bought the land on which the heart of Castleton now stands. Wright organized what is now the Castleton United Methodist Church.
The town was the last to be plotted in Lawrence township in 1852. However, because of the Nickel Plate railroad stop, the town gained in population through the remainder of the 19th Century.
In the latter part of the 20th Century, especially after construction of I-465, Castleton grew very rapidly. Despite being primarily suburban in nature, Castleton is characterized mainly by its commercial developments. However, in addition to retail, the neighborhood also has a large, mostly middle class, residential community with many subdivisions and apartment complexes, many of which were built in the 1980s and 1990s.
Castleton is home to Lawrence North High School
, Community Hospital North
and the Indiana Heart Hospital. William Sahm Park (originally Northeastway Park) and golf course are located just to the north of the Castleton Square mall, off of 91st Street.
Castleton is adjacent to the Geist and Clearwater areas. The Castleton area also includes a now totally commercialized neighborhood around the intersection of 82nd Street and Allisonville Road once known as Allisonville from which the latter street originally derived its name.
In 1970, Castleton became a so-called included town under the consolidated city-county government in Indianapolis called Unigov
. However, the meaning of this included town status was somewhat uncertain, as under state law Indiana Code 36-3-1-4 sec. 4(a)(2)), included towns are legally part of the Consolidated City of Indianapolis and are fully subject to the laws and control of the government of Indianapolis. In 1992, Castleton officially dissolved and reverted to the City of Indianapolis.
The ZIP codes which serve Castleton are 46250 and 46256. They are both serviced by the large, full-service USPS branch office located at 8710 Bash Street in Castleton.
The telephone exchanges serving much of northeastern Indianapolis and Marion County, including the Castleton area, have for many years been mislabeled by AT&T (formerly Indiana Bell) as "Fishers
" in spite of the fact that their central switching office for the area is located right in the heart of Castleton (near I-69's exit 1) rather than in that neighboring town across the 96th Street border to the north in Hamilton County.
Interstate 69
Interstate 69 is an Interstate Highway in the United States. It exists in two parts: a completed highway from Indianapolis, Indiana, northeast to the Canadian border in Port Huron, Michigan, and a mostly proposed extension southwest to the Mexican border in Texas...
on the northeast side of Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
. It is located in Lawrence and Washington townships of Marion County
Marion County, Indiana
Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. Census 2010 recorded a population of 903,393, making it the largest county in the state and 55th most populated county in the country, greater than the population of six states. The county seat is Indianapolis, the state capital and...
.
Castleton Square Mall
Castleton Square
Castleton Square Mall is the largest and busiest mall in the state of Indiana. Built by Edward J. DeBartolo, Sr., in 1972, it is located in northeastern Indianapolis and owned by Simon Property Group. The largest stores are Dick's Sporting Goods, JCPenney, Macy's, Von Maur and Sears...
, the largest mall in Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
, is located here. Banks, fast-food restaurants, fine dining, shopping, hospitals and related health-care businesses, as well as three and four star hotels are examples of some of the commercial establishments in this area. In addition to retail, large office parks line both sides of Interstate 69 and adjacent portions of I-465
Interstate 465
Interstate 465 , also known as the USS Indianapolis Memorial Highway, is the beltway circling Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It is roughly rectangular in shape and has a perimeter of approximately 53 miles . It lies almost completely within the boundaries of Marion County, except for two...
. Castleton is located relatively close to Lawrence
Lawrence, Indiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 38,915 people, 14,853 households, and 10,337 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,937.8 people per square mile . There were 16,292 housing units at an average density of 811.3 per square mile...
and Keystone at the Crossing
Keystone at the crossing
Keystone at the Crossing is an upscale business and shopping district located in northern Indianapolis at the intersection of East 86th Street and North Keystone Avenue, which is also known as State Road 431 south of I-465...
.
Originally a stop on the Nickel Plate railroad
New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad
The New York, Chicago and St. Louis Railroad , abbreviated NYC&St.L, was a railroad that operated in the mid-central United States. Commonly referred to as the Nickel Plate Road, the railroad served a large area, including trackage in the states of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois...
(at what is now 82nd Street), Castleton was founded as a small village in Marion County in 1843, when the Rev. James T. Wright bought the land on which the heart of Castleton now stands. Wright organized what is now the Castleton United Methodist Church.
The town was the last to be plotted in Lawrence township in 1852. However, because of the Nickel Plate railroad stop, the town gained in population through the remainder of the 19th Century.
In the latter part of the 20th Century, especially after construction of I-465, Castleton grew very rapidly. Despite being primarily suburban in nature, Castleton is characterized mainly by its commercial developments. However, in addition to retail, the neighborhood also has a large, mostly middle class, residential community with many subdivisions and apartment complexes, many of which were built in the 1980s and 1990s.
Castleton is home to Lawrence North High School
Lawrence North High School
Lawrence North High School is a public high school in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is located at 7802 North Hague Road on the northeast side of the city. It is one of two high schools serving grades nine through twelve in the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township. The 2006–07 enrollment...
, Community Hospital North
Community Hospital North
Community Hospital North is a hospital located in the Castleton neighborhood of Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. It is part of the Community Health Network group of hospitals in Indiana.-History:...
and the Indiana Heart Hospital. William Sahm Park (originally Northeastway Park) and golf course are located just to the north of the Castleton Square mall, off of 91st Street.
Castleton is adjacent to the Geist and Clearwater areas. The Castleton area also includes a now totally commercialized neighborhood around the intersection of 82nd Street and Allisonville Road once known as Allisonville from which the latter street originally derived its name.
In 1970, Castleton became a so-called included town under the consolidated city-county government in Indianapolis called Unigov
Unigov
Unigov is the name adopted by the city of Indianapolis to describe its consolidated city–county government. By an act of the Indiana state legislature, Indianapolis consolidated with the government of Marion County in 1970. Within Unigov are eleven "included towns", which maintain some of their own...
. However, the meaning of this included town status was somewhat uncertain, as under state law Indiana Code 36-3-1-4 sec. 4(a)(2)), included towns are legally part of the Consolidated City of Indianapolis and are fully subject to the laws and control of the government of Indianapolis. In 1992, Castleton officially dissolved and reverted to the City of Indianapolis.
The ZIP codes which serve Castleton are 46250 and 46256. They are both serviced by the large, full-service USPS branch office located at 8710 Bash Street in Castleton.
The telephone exchanges serving much of northeastern Indianapolis and Marion County, including the Castleton area, have for many years been mislabeled by AT&T (formerly Indiana Bell) as "Fishers
Fishers, Indiana
Fishers is a town located in Fall Creek and Delaware townships, Hamilton County, Indiana, with a population of 76,794, according to the 2010 census. A suburb of Indianapolis, Fishers has grown rapidly in recent decades: about 350 people lived there in 1963, 2,000 in 1980, and only 7,200 as recently...
" in spite of the fact that their central switching office for the area is located right in the heart of Castleton (near I-69's exit 1) rather than in that neighboring town across the 96th Street border to the north in Hamilton County.
See also
- Castleton Square Mall
- Castleton Weather (NWSNational Weather ServiceThe National Weather Service , once known as the Weather Bureau, is one of the six scientific agencies that make up the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the United States government...
)