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 State House, also known as the State Capitol, stands on land called the Indianapolis Donation, granted by the U.S. Congress on 11 December 1816, when Indiana became the 19th State admitted to the Union.

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 Online Services

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.

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.

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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.

Jun 4, 2007 · 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.

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.

• The Indiana Statehouse is a public building. Walk-in tours may join any posted tour. • Please share this information with all teachers and chaperones.