Fishers History

Fishers is a growing community with a strong history of family values and successful businesses. Located in Southeastern Hamilton County (see interactive map), just 20 miles north and east of downtown Indianapolis, with convenient access to major transportation routes, such as I-465,I-69, I-70, I-74, and I-65,make Fishers a very convenient place to live and do business. The Metropolitan Airport is located in the area and Indianapolis International Airport can be reached in 30 minutes. Cincinnati, Louisville, and Chicago are all within 180 miles of Fishers, and are easily accessed by nearby interstate roadways.

Town Council Fishers Town Hall
Fishers is served by a seven-member Town Council form of government, who serves as the Town’s executive and legislative body. The Town Council appoints a Town Manager who oversees the day-to-day operations of the Town. Other elected officials include a Clerk-Treasurer. The Town of Fishers Municipal Complex is the site of the Town Hall; the Train Station Community Building, including the Chamber of Commerce and the Convention and Visitors Bureau offices; Bureau of Motor Vehicles; library; post office; fire department; and police department.

Academics
Residents are pleased with the high quality of academic education offered by the Hamilton Southeastern Schools. Of the corporation’s 10 elementary, two intermediate and junior high schools, a freshman campus, and a senior high school, 10 schools hold a Four Star rating issued by the Indiana Department of Education, and the high school belongs to the prestigious North Central Association of College and Secondary Schools. The school district has also achieved significant successes in academic competitions, sports, music, arts, and other extracurricular activities.

Brooks School ParkParks and Recreation
Recreation and leisure abound with nine parks, 61 miles of walking paths, several golf courses, community pools, a new state of the art YMCA, and a youth sports organization. Nearby Geist and Morse Reservoirs provide convenient access to water recreation.

Community Hospital North, Riverview Hospital, and St. Vincent Hospital-Carmel service the Fishers area. Complementing the hospitals is a wide range of health care professionals and medical complexes that have chosen to locate in the community.

The area has more than 40 churches representing most major denominations and many outstanding community service organizations enriching the quality of life in Fishers.