Bulgarian Orthodox Church Marker

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Bulgarian Orthodox Church

By Craig Swain, December 27, 2007

1. Bulgarian Orthodox Church Marker

Inscription. Original site of Saint Stephan Bulgarian Orthodox Church in 1915; relocated in 1955 to 1435 North Medford Avenue. Founded by Macedonian and Bulgarian immigrants to fulfill their religious needs and enjoyment of the traditions, customs, and fellowship of their Slavonic heritage.

Erected 1995 by Indiana Historical Bureau
Ladies Auxiliary of St. Stephen, and St. Stephen Church Members. (Marker Number 49.1995.1.)

Marker series. This marker is included in the Indiana State Historical Bureau Markers marker series.

Location. 39° 46.282′ N, 86° 10.213′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. Marker is at the intersection of North Blackford Street and West New York Street, on the right when traveling south on North Blackford Street. Click for map. Located in front of Eskenazi Hall, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis Campus. Marker is at or near this postal address: 226 North Blackford Street, Indianapolis IN 46204, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Isaac Blackford (within shouting distance of this marker); Camp Sullivan (Military Park) (approx. 0.2 miles away); Greek Orthodox Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Macedonian Tribune (approx. 0.3 miles away); 1907 Indiana Eugenics Law (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lincoln to the Citizens of Indiana (approx. 0.4 miles away); Here, Abraham Lincoln Said (approx. 0.4 miles away); Civil War Arsenal 1861 - 1864 (approx. half a mile away). Click for a list of all markers in Indianapolis.

By Craig Swain, December 27, 2007

2. Bulgarian Orthodox Church Marker

Credits. This page originally submitted on January 7, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,119 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.