Indianapolis Religious Sites

Indianapolis's religious landscape features architectural landmarks that trace the city's growth from its 19th-century origins. This collection highlights the Gothic Revival spires of St. John the Evangelist and the Neo-Gothic Scottish Rite Cathedral, one of the largest Masonic structures in the world. Historic sites like Bethel AME reflect the city's social history as a stop on the Underground Railroad, while Christ Church Cathedral stands as the oldest building on Monument Circle. These sites showcase diverse congregational histories, from early German immigrant parishes to grand Romanesque Revival structures.