Mapleton-Fall Creek, Indianapolis
Encyclopedia
Mapleton-Fall Creek is a historic neighborhood in Indianapolis
, bounded on the east and south by Fall Creek Parkway South Drive, by Meridian Street
on the west, and by 38th Street on the north. The population was 3,460 as of the 2000 Census
.
In the 1950s, well-to-do
African Americans began moving into the neighborhood and comprised the majority of Mapleton Fall-Creek residents by 1970. Compared to other Indianapolis neighborhoods, Mapleton Fall-Creek has retained much of its original infrastructure and housing stock.
homes that feature details and designs of the Tudor Revival
, Colonial Revival, and Arts and Crafts styles. Many homes are more stately, while others are more modest in nature.
MFC residents have access to several of Indianapolis' most convenient thoroughfares (Fall Creek Parkway, Meridian Street and Central Avenue) as well as IndyGo routes, the Monon Trail
and Fall Creek Trail. Most recently, the process of gentrification
has begun to attract professionals who take advantage of the neighborhood's character, housing stock, and proximity to the city center.
Mapleton-Fall Creek is adjacent to the Butler-Tarkington, Meridian-Kessler
, Fall Creek Place
, and United Northwest neighborhoods.
Indianapolis
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...
, bounded on the east and south by Fall Creek Parkway South Drive, by Meridian Street
Meridian Street (Indianapolis)
Meridian Street is the primary north-south street in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.Meridian Street was formerly aligned with US 31 for much of its length in the city of Indianapolis, before being re-routed to a segment of Interstate 465. The street delineates east addresses from west...
on the west, and by 38th Street on the north. The population was 3,460 as of the 2000 Census
2000 Census
The following countries conducted a census of the general population in 2000:* Costa Rica, the ninth federal census, conducted at irregular intervals* Indonesia* United States, the 22nd decennial federal census...
.
History
Mapleton-Fall Creek was platted in the late 1870s. Middle-class to upper-middle class residents moved northward as the city expanded. They were attracted to the area due to its shaded, tree-lined streets and abundance of streetcar lines.In the 1950s, well-to-do
Middle class
The middle class is any class of people in the middle of a societal hierarchy. In Weberian socio-economic terms, the middle class is the broad group of people in contemporary society who fall socio-economically between the working class and upper class....
African Americans began moving into the neighborhood and comprised the majority of Mapleton Fall-Creek residents by 1970. Compared to other Indianapolis neighborhoods, Mapleton Fall-Creek has retained much of its original infrastructure and housing stock.
Present day
The neighborhood boasting towering trees, winding boulevards, and a wonderful blend of turn of the centuryFin de siècle
Fin de siècle is French for "end of the century". The term sometimes encompasses both the closing and onset of an era, as it was felt to be a period of degeneration, but at the same time a period of hope for a new beginning...
homes that feature details and designs of the Tudor Revival
Tudorbethan architecture
The Tudor Revival architecture of the 20th century , first manifested itself in domestic architecture beginning in the United Kingdom in the mid to late 19th century based on a revival of aspects of Tudor style. It later became an influence in some other countries, especially the British colonies...
, Colonial Revival, and Arts and Crafts styles. Many homes are more stately, while others are more modest in nature.
MFC residents have access to several of Indianapolis' most convenient thoroughfares (Fall Creek Parkway, Meridian Street and Central Avenue) as well as IndyGo routes, the Monon Trail
Monon Trail
The Monon Trail is a rail trail in Indiana. It uses a portion of the Chicago-Indianapolis main line of the former Monon Railroad, which was abandoned between Indianapolis and Delphi, Indiana in 1987.The trail serves both bicyclists and pedestrians...
and Fall Creek Trail. Most recently, the process of gentrification
Gentrification
Gentrification and urban gentrification refer to the changes that result when wealthier people acquire or rent property in low income and working class communities. Urban gentrification is associated with movement. Consequent to gentrification, the average income increases and average family size...
has begun to attract professionals who take advantage of the neighborhood's character, housing stock, and proximity to the city center.
Mapleton-Fall Creek is adjacent to the Butler-Tarkington, Meridian-Kessler
Meridian-Kessler, Indianapolis
Meridian-Kessler is a residential neighborhood located about north of downtown Indianapolis. It is bounded on the north by Kessler Boulevard, on the east by the Monon Trail greenway corridor, on the south by 38th Street and to the west by Meridian Street...
, Fall Creek Place
Fall Creek Place
Fall Creek Place is one of many gentrified neighborhoods in inner Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The neighborhood is bounded by Meridian Street on the west, Fall Creek Parkway on the north, just east of College Avenue on the east, and 22nd Street on the south...
, and United Northwest neighborhoods.