Indianapolis is located in Marion County and is the state capital of Indiana. Its geographical location puts it almost exactly in the center of the state, while its designation as the capital city makes it home to dozens of unique museums, colleges, art venues, historic sites, and parks.Known as “Indy” by the locals, this vibrant city features a National Historic Landmark Memorial, famous fine Indianapolis craft beers, the NCAA hall of fame museum, and more than one woodland wildlife preserve. Prior to these modern attractions, the area was originally home to some of the tribes of the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy.