how did broad ripple get its name

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Broad Ripple Village, Indianapolis – Wikipedia

Broad Ripple Village, Indianapolis – Wikipedia

Its name originated with the title of a poem titled "Broad Ripple" by Hoosier Poet James Whitcomb Riley. The neighborhood has a reputation for being socially, economically, and ethnically diverse.

History – Broad Ripple Cultural District

History – Broad Ripple Cultural District

Coil named this area Broad Ripple because the “ripple in the river at this point was the largest and widest in the country.” So large, in fact, …

Your Town Friday: Broad Ripple's past, present and future

Your Town Friday: Broad Ripple's past, present and future

The first written reference to the name “Broad Ripple” was found one year later in Coil’s will. He picked “Broad Ripple” because the ripple …

Broad Ripple neighborhood history in Indy

Broad Ripple neighborhood history in Indy

The village dates to April 1837, when it was platted and named Broad Ripple, apparently as a tribute to the ripples created by the White River …

Broad Ripple History.org

Broad Ripple History.org

The town of Broad Ripple was established on the banks of the White River in 1836 by Jacob Coil. One year later construction of the Canal began.

Broad Ripple – The Polis Center – IUPUI

Broad Ripple – The Polis Center – IUPUI

Since its founding as a village in the early 19th century, canals and railroads, streetcars and interurbans, and finally the automobile have influenced the …

broad ripple – huni

broad ripple – huni

Jacob Coil laid claim to thise natural features in 1837, when he named his new community on the north side of the Indiana Central Canal “Broad Ripple.

Timeline of Broad Ripple History

Timeline of Broad Ripple History

1822 – Jesse McKay and John Colip purchase the land that will become Broad Ripple (Sept) (4) · 1836 – Jacob Coil of Virginia buys the land from McKay and Colip …

Where Is Broad Ripple Indiana? – Somsubhra

Where Is Broad Ripple Indiana? – Somsubhra

As Jacob Coil established Broad Ripple on the banks of the White River in 1836, it became a town. Broad Ripple is known today for its canal, the Monon Trail, …

Broad Ripple Painter – Walla Painting

Broad Ripple Painter – Walla Painting

Twenty minutes north of downtown Indianapolis, Broad Ripple is a trendy eclectic neighborhood. … How did Broad Ripple Get Its Name?