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Indiana's Statehouse, a building of outstanding architectural beauty, has served as a center of civic life in Indiana since 1888. Plan your visit, read about the history of the building, or schedule a tour.
The Indiana Statehouse is located at, 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204, at the corner of Capitol and Washington Street in downtown Indianapolis. Mapquest
This in-depth tour covers the history of the building and the state, architectural information about the building and the workings of state government. The group will visit an executive office, chamber or courtroom representing each branch of government, depending on availability.
The present State House is the fifth location to serve as the capitol of Indiana. In 1877, a Board of State House Commissioners was created to complete construction of a new capitol at a cost not to exceed $2 million.
This historical building, completed in 1888, is home to all executive offices, the Indiana State Senate, the Indiana House of Representatives, and the Indiana State Supreme Court, among others. The four-floors of the Statehouse also contain both the House and Senate Chambers.
At the time of construction, Indiana's Statehouse was the most ambitiously planned state capitol in America. The architecture was influenced by the national Capitol. It is a classical Renaissance Revival style, using a cruciform plan with a central domed rotunda.
All State House visitors will be required to use one of two public entrances to access the Capitol building: The upper level east entrance, near Capitol Ave. and Market St., and the lower level west entrance (ADA compliant), accessible via the Robert D. Orr Plaza.
The soaring architecture, stained glass dome, and ornate columns also make it a popular choice for your wedding. The Statehouse is generally booked over a year in advance (See How to Schedule Your Wedding). The facility is featured at bridal shows, in local magazines, and at photography studios.
As counties in Indiana built new courthouses and other states in the Union constructed new capitol buildings, Hoosiers could point to their Statehouse as an example of how a modern state had made a public space both beautiful and practical.
Public access to the building is the west, lower doors or the east doors (not open on the weekend) at the top of the steps. Be prepared to go through metal detectors and to have bags, backpacks and purses x-rayed. The lower west entrance doors provide the only ADA access to the building.