Champions for Indy’s black history and for each other.
As the most intact 19th century neighborhood associated with African-Americans in Indianapolis, we are dedicated to preserving our area’s history through storytelling, conservation, and civic involvement. We tell the story of those who came before us.
Ransom Place Neighborhood Association brings together residents and neighborhood advocates to celebrate Indianapolis’s rich black history and the legacy of Indiana Avenue. It exists to promote positive change and improvement in the neighborhood, and encourage renovation, restoration, and new construction appropriate to the fabric of the existing buildings.
Connecting with Neighbors
This is a front porch kind of neighborhood, and you’ll meet a lot of folks just walking your dog or strolling over to the canal. We like to get together for clean up days, shared meals, and movies under the stars. This year we’ll be reviving “Ransom Plate” (a progressive tasting) and hosting a chili cook-off.
Property Improvements
We rise by lifting others. Whether painting a neighbor’s fence or providing better ADA accessibility, we joyfully work together to improve our neighborhood for the good of all. This year, we’re launching Exterior Improvement Grants and Good Neighbor Incentives.
Resource Connection
Our neighborhood association recognizes that we exist within the context of a larger community. Our approach extends beyond the streets of Ransom Place to help ensure our residents have the necessary support to live their best life, often by connecting current residents with programming from other organizations.
In the 1830s this area just northwest of the Circle became the neighborhood for Indy’s black community to reside, and many of its homes remain intact. The neighborhood later was named for Freeman Ransom, a prominent black lawyer who managed the legal affairs of Madam CJ Walker and her enterprises.
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Email
hello@ransom.place
Phone
(317) 975-1752