Army Base Realignment and Closure

Fort Benjamin Harrison


BRAC Summary: The Commission recommends to the President the closure of Fort Benjamin Harrison; the realignment of the Soldier Support Center to Fort Jackson, South Carolina; and the retention of the DoW (formerly DoD) Finance and Accounting Service, Indianapolis Center.

Property Description: Fort Benjamin Harrison is located approximately 12 miles from downtown Indianapolis, IN, in Lawrence Township, Marion County, IN. The landscape at Fort Benjamin Harrison consists of moderately sloping terraces that rise from nearly level bottomland along Fall Creek and its tributaries to nearly level uplands. Environmentally sensitive areas at the Fort include various wetlands, habitat areas for the endangered Indiana bat and several species of endangered plants, sites of archaeological investigations, historically significant buildings, and the site of a private cemetery.

Conveyance Summary:
Starting Acres: 2,391.94
Remaining Acres: 60.23
Conveyed Acres: 2,331.71

Local Redevelopment Authority:
Fort Harrison Reuse Authority
9120 Otis Avenue, Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46216
317-377-3400
email:info@fhra.org
https://www.fhra.org

Last Page Update: July 15, 2026