Regimental Commander's House - 5844 Lawton Loop West Drive

Fort Benjamin Harrison

Regimental Commander's House - 5844 Lawton Loop West Drive

Indianapolis, Indiana 46216, United States

Created By: Historic Urban Neighborhoods of Indianapolis

Information

Year Built: 1908

Architecture Style: Colonial Revival

Key Features:

  • Large Central Pediment with Entablature
  • Wrap Porch with Column Supports
  • Lights Above Door

This is the largest house on the fort, designed for the regimental commander and his family along with serving staff. This was a home for a full colonel who commanded the infantry regiment based here and served as the post’s commander. The house was not only a fixture of command for the base, but was also intended to host and entertain the civilian elite of Indianapolis, as well as dignitaries from Washington D.C.

This point of interest is part of the tour: Fort Benjamin Harrison


 

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