Indianapolis, IN Drug Testing

Indianapolis, IN Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Indianapolis: 87.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (12.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 24.7% for Black residents, 26.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 26.1% for American Indian residents, 3.9% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 34.0% for other race residents, 18.2% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (10.2%), American (9.9%), Irish (5.0%), English (4.0%), African (2.6%), Italian (1.3%).

Elevation: 717 feet

Zip Codes: 46113, 46183, 46201, 46202, 46204, 46205, 46208, 46214, 46217, 46218, 46219, 46220, 46221, 46222, 46224, 46225, 46226, 46235, 46236, 46239, 46241, 46254, 46259, 46268, 46278

The availability of new federal lands for purchase in central Indiana attracted settlers, many of them descendants of families from northwestern Europe. Although many of these first European and American settlers were Protestants, a large proportion of the early Irish and German immigrants were Catholics. Few African Americans lived in central Indiana before 1840. The first European Americans to permanently settle in the area that became Indianapolis were either the McCormick or Pogue families. The McCormicks are generally considered to be the first permanent settlers; however, some historians believe George Pogue and family may have arrived first, on March 2, 1819, and settled in a log cabin along the creek that was later called Pogue's Run. Other historians have argued as early as 1822 that John Wesley McCormick, his family, and employees became the area's first European American settlers, settling near the White River in February 1820.

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Recognitions and Certifications

Accredited Drug Testing has been recognized as one of the "Top 10 drug testing companies" for excellent customer service and we have received TPA Accreditation from the National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association. We are active in all drug testing industry associations and our staff are trained and certified as drug and alcohol testing specialists.

Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

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Indianapolis, Indiana Drug and Alcohol Testing Centers

If you are an employer or individual in need of a Drug or Alcohol Test in Indianapolis, IN or the surrounding areas, Accredited Drug Testing has multiple drug and alcohol testing locations within minutes of your home or office. Our local Indianapolis, IN drug testing centers offer urine drug testing, hair drug testing, alcohol testing, DOT physicals, DOT drug testing and DNA testing. Our drug and alcohol testing services are provided for companies in need of a pre-employment drug test, random drug test and post-accident drug test. We also provide testing for individuals needing a drug or alcohol test for court ordered reasons, probation or family purposes. Same day service is available and the process to schedule a test is fast and easy. Drug testing methods include urine, oral/saliva, hair follicle, blood, ETG and breath alcohol testing. Negative test results are generally available in 24-48 hours and all tests are analyzed by a SAMHSA Certified Laboratory and verified by our Medical Review Officers (MRO's). Rapid/instant result testing is also available at many of our Indianapolis, IN testing centers. We also offer onsite mobile drug testing for employers needing to test multiple employees at one time.

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Indianapolis Drug Testing locations

324 E NEW YORK ST 0.4 miles

324 E NEW YORK ST
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

603 E WASHINGTON ST STE 200 0.6 miles

603 E WASHINGTON ST STE 200
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

950 N MERIDIAN ST STE 200 0.8 miles

950 N MERIDIAN ST STE 200
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

1101 SOUTHEASTERN AVE 0.9 miles

1101 SOUTHEASTERN AVE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46202
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

3750 N MERIDIAN ST 3.8 miles

3750 N MERIDIAN ST
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46208
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

1011 MAIN ST STE 140 4.6 miles

1011 MAIN ST STE 140
SPEEDWAY, IN 46224
Categories: SPEEDWAY IN

5508 East 16th Street Suite C14 4.7 miles

5508 East 16th Street Suite C14
Indianapolis, IN 46218
Categories: Indianapolis IN

2346 S LYNHURST DR STE A101 5.5 miles

2346 S LYNHURST DR STE A101
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46241
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

5603 W RAYMOND ST 5.6 miles

5603 W RAYMOND ST
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46241
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

5335 N TACOMA AVE STE 20 6.0 miles

5335 N TACOMA AVE STE 20
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46220
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

1311 N SHADELAND AVE 6.1 miles

1311 N SHADELAND AVE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46219
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

5555 N TACOMA AVE STE 10 6.2 miles

5555 N TACOMA AVE STE 10
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46220
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

2040 N SHADELAND AVE STE 120 6.3 miles

2040 N SHADELAND AVE STE 120
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46219
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

4903 S EMERSON AVE 6.4 miles

4903 S EMERSON AVE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46203
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

6349 S EAST ST 6.5 miles

6349 S EAST ST
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46227
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

6116 N COLLEGE AVE ste 1 6.8 miles

6116 N COLLEGE AVE ste 1
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46220
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

7910 E WASHINGTON ST STE 110 7.0 miles

7910 E WASHINGTON ST STE 110
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46219
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

650 N GIRLS SCHOOL RD 7.0 miles

650 N GIRLS SCHOOL RD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46214
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

881 S GIRLS SCHOOL RD STE A 7.0 miles

881 S GIRLS SCHOOL RD STE A
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46231
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

6620 PARKDALE PL STE P 7.5 miles

6620 PARKDALE PL STE P
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46254
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

12-5-29/1, Opp. Andhra Bank Whitehouse, Tarnaka 8.4 miles

12-5-29/1, Opp. Andhra Bank Whitehouse, Tarnaka
Hyderabad, IN 0
Categories: Hyderabad IN

H No 2-20/6/A, Kothaguda X Roads Near Harsha Toyota Showroom 8.4 miles

H No 2-20/6/A, Kothaguda X Roads Near Harsha Toyota Showroom
Kondapur, IN 0
Categories: Kondapur IN

SCO-15, Ground Floor, Sector-14 Gurgaon 8.4 miles

SCO-15, Ground Floor, Sector-14 Gurgaon
Haryana, IN 0
Categories: Haryana IN

32 Sassoon Rd Pune 411 001 8.4 miles

32 Sassoon Rd Pune 411 001
Pune, IN 0
Categories: Pune IN

270,3rd,Cross,Domlur 2nd Stage, Indira Nagar Kamataka 8.4 miles

270,3rd,Cross,Domlur 2nd Stage, Indira Nagar Kamataka
Bangalore, IN 0
Categories: Bangalore IN

8/2 Ravi Bldg, Next to ALKA TALKIES Maharastra 8.4 miles

8/2 Ravi Bldg, Next to ALKA TALKIES Maharastra
Pune, IN 0
Categories: Pune IN

SCO 68-69, Sector 55-56 8.4 miles

SCO 68-69, Sector 55-56
Haryana, IN 0
Categories: Haryana IN

SCO 1 & 2, Sector 14 Old Delhi Gurgaon Rd 8.4 miles

SCO 1 & 2, Sector 14 Old Delhi Gurgaon Rd
Gurgaon, IN 0
Categories: Gurgaon IN

No 83/87, Ground Floor Soundaraya Paramount, 5th Cross 8.4 miles

No 83/87, Ground Floor Soundaraya Paramount, 5th Cross
Malleshwaram, IN 0
Categories: Malleshwaram IN

No.15, Jyoti Nivas College Rd 5th Block, Koramangala 8.4 miles

No.15, Jyoti Nivas College Rd 5th Block, Koramangala
Bangalore, IN 0
Categories: Bangalore IN

7411 N KEYSTONE AVE STE B 8.6 miles

7411 N KEYSTONE AVE STE B
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

7855 S. EMERSON, STE R 8.9 miles

7855 S. EMERSON, STE R
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46237
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

8937 SOUTHPOINTE DR STE B2 9.2 miles

8937 SOUTHPOINTE DR STE B2
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46227
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

7160 GRAHAM RD 9.3 miles

7160 GRAHAM RD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

747 E COUNTY LINE RD 9.4 miles

747 E COUNTY LINE RD
GREENWOOD, IN 46143
Categories: GREENWOOD IN

7301 GEORGETOWN RD Ste 109 9.7 miles

7301 GEORGETOWN RD Ste 109
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46268
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

5604 W 74TH ST 9.9 miles

5604 W 74TH ST
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46278
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

8330 NAAB RD STE 104 9.9 miles

8330 NAAB RD STE 104
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

1001 N MADISON AVE 9.9 miles

1001 N MADISON AVE
GREENWOOD, IN 46142
Categories: GREENWOOD IN

6330 E 75TH ST STE 146 9.9 miles

6330 E 75TH ST STE 146
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

5940 DECATUR BLVD 10.0 miles

5940 DECATUR BLVD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46241
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

860 E 86TH ST ste 4 10.0 miles

860 E 86TH ST ste 4
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

2001 W 86TH ST 10.1 miles

2001 W 86TH ST
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46260
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

607 GREENWOOD SPRINGS DR 10.3 miles

607 GREENWOOD SPRINGS DR
GREENWOOD, IN 46143
Categories: GREENWOOD IN

992 N MITTHOEFFER RD 10.7 miles

992 N MITTHOEFFER RD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46229
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

7914 N SHADELAND, SUITE 150 10.7 miles

7914 N SHADELAND, SUITE 150
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

8150 WOODLAND DR 10.8 miles

8150 WOODLAND DR
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46278
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

1664 W SMITH VALLEY RD 11.2 miles

1664 W SMITH VALLEY RD
GREENWOOD, IN 46142
Categories: GREENWOOD IN

1136 SHADOW RIDGE RD 11.3 miles

1136 SHADOW RIDGE RD
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46280
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

8177 CLEARVISTA PKWY 11.3 miles

8177 CLEARVISTA PKWY
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46256
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

500 POLK ST STE 13 11.4 miles

500 POLK ST STE 13
GREENWOOD, IN 46143
Categories: GREENWOOD IN

5356 BRASSIE DR 11.7 miles

5356 BRASSIE DR
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46235
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

10950 PENDLETON PIKE 11.8 miles

10950 PENDLETON PIKE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46236
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

8435 CLEARVISTA PL 11.8 miles

8435 CLEARVISTA PL
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46256
Categories: INDIANAPOLIS IN

1642 S Olive Branch Parke Ln Ste 900 12.1 miles

1642 S Olive Branch Parke Ln Ste 900
Greenwood, IN 46143
Categories: Greenwood IN

1100 Southfield Dr Ste 1140 12.5 miles

1100 Southfield Dr Ste 1140
Plainfield, IN 46168
Categories: Plainfield IN

1100 SOUTHFIELD DR STE 1120 12.5 miles

1100 SOUTHFIELD DR STE 1120
PLAINFIELD, IN 46168
Categories: PLAINFIELD IN

8244 E US HIGHWAY 36 STE 1100 13.0 miles

8244 E US HIGHWAY 36 STE 1100
AVON, IN 46123
Categories: AVON IN

11911 N MERIDIAN ST STE 150 13.3 miles

11911 N MERIDIAN ST STE 150
CARMEL, IN 46032
Categories: CARMEL IN

277 E CARMEL DR 13.5 miles

277 E CARMEL DR
CARMEL, IN 46032
Categories: CARMEL IN

11530 ALLISONVILLE RD STE 135 14.4 miles

11530 ALLISONVILLE RD STE 135
FISHERS, IN 46038
Categories: FISHERS IN

13400 N MERIDIAN ST 14.8 miles

13400 N MERIDIAN ST
CARMEL, IN 46032
Categories: CARMEL IN

13636 N MERIDIAN ST 15.0 miles

13636 N MERIDIAN ST
CARMEL, IN 46032
Categories: CARMEL IN

1001 HADLEY RD STE LL190 15.3 miles

1001 HADLEY RD STE LL190
MOORESVILLE, IN 46158
Categories: MOORESVILLE IN

6447 WARREN LN 15.6 miles

6447 WARREN LN
BROWNSBURG, IN 46112
Categories: BROWNSBURG IN

11580 OVERLOOK DR Ste 100 15.7 miles

11580 OVERLOOK DR Ste 100
FISHERS, IN 46037
Categories: FISHERS IN

14540 PRAIRIE LAKES BLVD N STE 104 18.1 miles

14540 PRAIRIE LAKES BLVD N STE 104
NOBLESVILLE, IN 46060
Categories: NOBLESVILLE IN

9669 E 146TH ST STE 175B 18.2 miles

9669 E 146TH ST STE 175B
NOBLESVILLE, IN 46060
Categories: NOBLESVILLE IN

9669 E 146TH ST STE 100 18.2 miles

9669 E 146TH ST STE 100
NOBLESVILLE, IN 46060
Categories: NOBLESVILLE IN

2085 ACORN RD 19.4 miles

2085 ACORN RD
FRANKLIN, IN 46131
Categories: FRANKLIN IN

489 S STATE ROAD 135 STE E 19.9 miles

489 S STATE ROAD 135 STE E
GREENWOOD, IN 46142
Categories: GREENWOOD IN

865 WESTFIELD RD Ste D 20.3 miles

865 WESTFIELD RD Ste D
NOBLESVILLE, IN 46062
Categories: NOBLESVILLE IN

493 WESTFIELD RD 20.5 miles

493 WESTFIELD RD
NOBLESVILLE, IN 46060
Categories: NOBLESVILLE IN

124 W MUSKEGON DR 20.8 miles

124 W MUSKEGON DR
GREENFIELD, IN 46140
Categories: GREENFIELD IN

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With our talented team of drug testing specialists, you can always count on receiving a professional and knowledgeable experience delivered each time with the utmost respect for confidentiality.

Every day we work closely with companies of all sizes and all industries, as well as with third party administrators and individuals in need of an Indianapolis drug test. Our comprehensive portfolio of Indianapolis drug testing and Indianapolis alcohol screening services is designed to always meet your testing needs.

Services provided at our Indianapolis drug testing, alcohol testing and DNA testing are designed to be your "One Stop Shopping" for all of your Indianapolis drug testing needs.

Indianapolis Drug Testing Services

Our Indianapolis, IN drug testing centers provide a wide variety of standard drug and alcohol tests, as well as customized drug screening to meet a specific need. Our standard drug test is a 5 panel, 9 panel, 10 panel, 11 panel and 12 panel drug screen which can also be expanded to look for additional opiates, prescription drugs, K2, spice and bath salts.

If you are not sure of what specific Indianapolis, IN drug test you need, please speak with one of our trained professionals to review some of the many options available to you at our Indianapolis Accredited Drug Testing centers. Indianapolis testing centers are located throughout Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding areas and our ADT staff members are committed to providing affordable, convenient and confidential drug, alcohol and DNA testing services.

About Indianapolis

Local Area Info: Indianapolis

Indianapolis , often shortened to Indy, is the state capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Indiana and the seat of Marion County. According to 2017 estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, the consolidated population of Indianapolis and Marion County was 872,680. The "balance" population, which excludes semi-autonomous municipalities in Marion County, was 863,002. It is the 16th most populous city in the U.S. The Indianapolis metropolitan area is the 34th most populous metropolitan statistical area in the U.S., with 2,028,614 residents. Its combined statistical area ranks 27th, with a population of 2,411,086. Indianapolis covers 368 square miles (950 km2), making it the 16th largest city by land area in the U.S.

Indigenous peoples inhabited the area dating to approximately 2000 BC. In 1818, the Delaware relinquished their tribal lands in the Treaty of St. Mary's. In 1821, Indianapolis was founded as a planned city for the new seat of Indiana's state government. The city was platted by Alexander Ralston and Elias Pym Fordham on a 1 square mile (2.6 km2) grid next to the White River. Completion of the National and Michigan roads and arrival of rail later solidified the city's position as a manufacturing and transportation hub. Two of the city's nicknames reflect its historical ties to transportation—the "Crossroads of America" and "Railroad City". Since the 1970 city-county consolidation, known as Unigov, local government administration operates under the direction of an elected 25-member city-county council headed by the mayor.

Indianapolis anchors the 27th largest economic region in the U.S., based primarily on the sectors of finance and insurance, manufacturing, professional and business services, education and health care, government, and wholesale trade. The city has notable niche markets in amateur sports and auto racing. The Fortune 500 companies of Anthem, Eli Lilly and Company and Simon Property Group are headquartered in Indianapolis. The city has hosted international multi-sport events, such as the 1987 Pan American Games and 2001 World Police and Fire Games, but is perhaps best known for annually hosting the world's largest single-day sporting event, the Indianapolis 500.

Indianapolis Employee Drug Testing

Businesses that utilize an employee drug testing program are commonly referred to as a Drug Free Workplace. However, many times companies do not fully qualify as a Drug Free Workplace because the drug testing program which they use does not have all of the components which make up a true Drug Free Workplace.

The benefits of being a true Drug Free Workplace can include but are not limited to:

  • Enhanced Employee Performance
  • Reduced Job-Related Accidents
  • Reduced Employee Absenteeism
  • Lower Workers Compensation Rates
  • Improved Employee Moral
  • Customer Satisfaction

In addition, many companies regardless of size report that being a Drug Free Workplace has increased the quality of job applicants and improved the overall workplace environment.

Also many states such as Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, South Carolina, Virginia, Wyoming, Ohio, Alabama, Arkansas, Washington provide by law a discount on workers compensation insurance rates provided a business qualifies as a Drug Free Workplace in accordance with state law.

States Which Provide Workers Compensation Discounts for Drug Free Workplace Programs

Locations Testing
Alabama 5% Arkansas 5% Florida 5%
Kentucky 5% Misissippi 5% Ohio 5%
Tennessee 5% Virginia 5% Washington 5%

Accredited Drug Testing Inc will work with your insurance agent to ensure that any available discounts are provided for implementing and properly maintaining a drug free workplace.

Any company can benefit by being a Drug Free Workplace regardless of the number of employees, but it is crucially important that any business that wishes to be a Drug Free Workplace maintain the program properly.

A properly maintained Drug Free Workplace should include the following:

  • A written Drug Free Workplace Policy
  • Employee Drug Testing
  • Employee Education
  • Supervisor Training
  • Employee Assistance Program(EAP)
  • Drug Free Workplace Signage

Studies have shown that substance abuse among employees has serious repercussions for both the working environment and the economic success of the business.

As a result of drug and alcohol abuse, employers see increased costs related to medical fees, absenteeism and overall productivity.

Indianapolis companies regardless of size wishing to implement a Drug Free Workplace can contact Accredited Drug Testing and ADT can schedule all drug tests and manage the entire Drug Free Workplace program for our clients. Simply speak with an ADT drug testing representative and tell them you are interested in our Indianapolis drug testing services and programs.

When it comes to employee drug testing, we recognize the importance of convenience and confidentiality. For that reason, we offer online scheduling and delivery of test results, which allow employers to utilize our services from the convenience of their office.

In addition, we also provide Mobile Drug Testing that brings our Indianapolis drug testing services right to your place of business. These on-site services are able to ensure maximum employee participation as well as minimum disruption to the work day. (Additional fees may apply).

Indianapolis Alcohol Testing

In addition to offering Indianapolis drug testing in , ADT also offers urine, saliva, breath and ETG alcohol testing for DOT and NON-DOT requirements.

Indianapolis DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing

As a National drug and alcohol testing company, the staff of Accredited Drug Testing Inc is certified and qualified in DOT drug and alcohol testing collections and our in-house staff are fully knowledgeable of DOT 49 CFR Part 40. All DOT tests include test collections by a qualified ADT technician, SAMHSA certified laboratory analysis and verification by a qualified Medical Review Officer.

Accredited Drug Testing provides DOT required 5 panel urine tests, breath alcohol tests, consortium/random pool membership and all Federal Chain of Custody documents. If you need a DOT drug or alcohol test, simply call the ADT office and speak with one of our DOT drug testing specialists.

DOT Drug Testing Indianapolis

To review DOT 49 CFR Part 40 Drug and Alcohol Regulations Click Here

ADT can schedule and manage all of your DOT and NON-DOT drug testing needs Nationwide, anywhere and at anytime.

Additional Services-Background Checks and Physicals

In addition, to Indianapolis drug testing, Indianapolis alcohol testing and Indianapolis DNA testing, Accredited Drug Testing Inc also provides background checks for employers conducting employee screenings.

Accredited Drug Testing also provides Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals for CDL truck drivers(49 CFR, Part 40) or companies in need of Return To Duty or Job Fitness exams.

"One Stop Shopping" for all of your Indianapolis, IN Drug Testing Needs

If you are a HR/Office manager needing employee drug testing, a school, government agency or simply an individual in need of a drug or alcohol test, Accredited Drug Testing Inc provides drug testing for pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, return to duty, post accident, court ordered or any other drug testing need, Call Accredited Drug Testing today (800)221-4291

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Cost of Living: March 2019 cost of living index in Indianapolis: 87.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

Poverty (breakdown): (12.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 24.7% for Black residents, 26.3% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 26.1% for American Indian residents, 3.9% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 34.0% for other race residents, 18.2% for two or more races residents)

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (10.2%), American (9.9%), Irish (5.0%), English (4.0%), African (2.6%), Italian (1.3%).

Elevation: 717 feet

Zip Codes: 46113, 46183, 46201, 46202, 46204, 46205, 46208, 46214, 46217, 46218, 46219, 46220, 46221, 46222, 46224, 46225, 46226, 46235, 46236, 46239, 46241, 46254, 46259, 46268, 46278

The availability of new federal lands for purchase in central Indiana attracted settlers, many of them descendants of families from northwestern Europe. Although many of these first European and American settlers were Protestants, a large proportion of the early Irish and German immigrants were Catholics. Few African Americans lived in central Indiana before 1840. The first European Americans to permanently settle in the area that became Indianapolis were either the McCormick or Pogue families. The McCormicks are generally considered to be the first permanent settlers; however, some historians believe George Pogue and family may have arrived first, on March 2, 1819, and settled in a log cabin along the creek that was later called Pogue's Run. Other historians have argued as early as 1822 that John Wesley McCormick, his family, and employees became the area's first European American settlers, settling near the White River in February 1820.