Why visit Southport
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 32 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark Movies 8, Greenwood Commercial Historic District and Homecroft Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Southport
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Southport
Southport is an excluded city in Perry Township, Marion County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,123 at the 2020 census, up from 1,712 in 2010.
From the Wikipedia article Southport, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Greenwood Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
Homecroft Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district in Indiana, United States
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Old Southport High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
School building in Indiana, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes32
El Toro Bravo South
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
7040 McFarland Boulevard
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Lincoln Square Pancake House Madison
Restaurant · Breakfast · 0.8 mi
8041 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis
Mo-Su 07:00-15:00
Skyline Chili
Restaurant · Chili · 1.3 mi
8345 US 31 South, Indianapolis
Su 11:00-21:00; Mo-Sa 08:30-21:00
Ichiban Sushi Bar & Sammy's Asian Cousine
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
8265 US-31
Mo-Su 12:00-14:30, 17:00-21:00
Ruby Tuesday
Diner · American · 1.3 mi
7940 US 31;US 31 South, Indianapolis
Bubba's 33
Restaurant · Pizza, Burger, Bar And Grill · 1.2 mi
7799 US 31, Indianapolis
Texas Roadhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.3 mi
4335 Southport Crossings Drive, Indianapolis
The Moca Nut Coffee Shop
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
1625 East Southport Road, Indianapolis
20 more on the map.
History
The area that is now known as Southport was a wooded area until the first European American settlers arrived in the 1820s. Early settlers included Jacob Smock and Randall Litzey in 1822, Samuel Brewer in 1823, Benjamin McFarland in 1826, and Samuel and Mary Bryan in 1828. Mary Bryan is remembered as one of the first European American women to cross the Cumberland Mountains. By 1828 Southport was a stagecoach stop on the Madison–Indianapolis road. Southport claims it was founded in 1832. The town was platted in 1852.
In 1847 the Jeffersonville, Madison and Indianapolis Railroad was opened through Southport, increasing traffic to and through the town, and bringing increased development. By 1884 the population had reached 388. By 1960 it was 892. Southport contained a post office until 1960.
From the History section of Southport, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Country Inn & Suites, Indianapolis South, IN
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
4325 Southport Crossings Way, Indianapolis
Fairfield Inn Indianapolis South
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
4504 Southport Crossings Drive, Indianapolis
Churches and places of worship7
Indianapolis Baptist Temple
Church · Independent Baptist · 1.1 mi
4002 East Southport Road, Indianapolis
Shopping8
Gray Goat Bicycle Co. - South
Shop · 1.0 mi
3850 East Southport Road, Indianapolis
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Southport Branch - Indianapolis Public Library
Library · 0.6 mi
2630 East Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis
Bethel Park Elementary | Piloted Schools
School · 5.8 mi
2710 Bethel Ave, Indianapolis
Healthcare2
Adult & Child Health
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
8320 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis
Map of Southport
114 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 19°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 22°F | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 30°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 41°F | 4.5 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 5.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 5.4 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.9 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 55°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 3.4 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 24°F | 3.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Indianapolis Se Side (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Marion County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-25: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-08-15: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-04-22: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Greenwood 4 mi south, about 6 min by car
- Beech Grove 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- New Whiteland 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Indianapolis city (balance) 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Bargersville 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Franklin 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Speedway 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Cumberland 13 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- New Palestine 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Plainfield 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Eastbound Southport Road, ONUnicorn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Long's Bakery (Southport, Indiana) - June 2022 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Long's Bakery (Southport, Indiana) - June 2022 - Sarah Stierch 03, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Long's Bakery (Southport, Indiana) - June 2022 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Welcome to Southport, ONUnicorn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Southport Antique Mall - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Steak 'n Shake Mug, Southport Antique Mall, November 2023 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Southport Antique Mall - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch 03, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Southport Antique Mall - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch 04, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Indianapolis Public Library Southport Branch, Momoneymoproblemz, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Indianapolis Baptist Temple, Jon.yb093, CC0
- Greenwood Commercial Historic District, Nyttend, Public domain
- Old Southport High School, Indianapolis, Nyttend, Public domain
- Long's Bakery - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch 03, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Long's Bakery - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Long's Bakery - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Long's Bakery - May 2024 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Steak 'n Shake - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Steak 'n Shake - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch 03, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- The Mocha Nut - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch 03, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- The Mocha Nut - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- The Mocha Nut - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- The Mocha Nut - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch 04, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- The Mocha Nut - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch 06, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- The Mocha Nut - November 2023 - Sarah Stierch 05, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Paddle Shifter Honda Accord 2013, Herrfous, CC0
- Maynard Drive in Homecroft, Nyttend, Public domain
- At Home - Greenwood, Indiana - June 2022 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Margarita's Grill - May 2024 - Sarah Stierch 07, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Margarita's Grill - May 2024 - Sarah Stierch 08, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Margarita's Grill - May 2024 - Sarah Stierch 03, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Fazoli's - November 2024 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC0
- Margarita's Grill - May 2024 - Sarah Stierch 04, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Margarita's Grill - May 2024 - Sarah Stierch 05, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Margarita's Grill - May 2024 - Sarah Stierch 01, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Margarita's Grill - May 2024 - Sarah Stierch 02, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Margarita's Grill - May 2024 - Sarah Stierch 06, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Banta Road near Homecroft, Nyttend, Public domain
- El Toro South - October 2023 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
- Fifth Third Bank - US 31 - June 2022 - Sarah Stierch, Missvain, CC BY 4.0
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