Downtown in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Stewart House
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 19, 2019
1. Stewart House Marker
Inscription.
Stewart House. . George P. Stewart (1874-1924) was co-founder of the Indianapolis Recorder newspaper in 1897 and in 1899 became sole owner, editor and publisher until his death in 1924. The Recorder published positive stories acclaiming achievements and accomplishments of African-Americans. A member of Bethel A.M.E., Stewart was involved in several business, political and fraternal organizations including the Colored Republican Committee, Indiana Association of Colored Men, Indiana chapter of the National Negro Business League, the Indiana Welfare league, the Waterford Lodge #13; F. and A.M. Marion Lodge #5, Knights of Pythias; Persian Temple #46; Nobles Mystic Shrine; and the Indianapolis Camp of the American Woodsman.
George P. Stewart (1874-1924) was co-founder of the Indianapolis Recorder newspaper in 1897 and in 1899 became sole owner, editor and publisher until his death in 1924. The Recorder published positive stories acclaiming achievements and accomplishments of African-Americans. A member of Bethel A.M.E., Stewart was involved in several business, political and fraternal organizations including the Colored Republican Committee, Indiana Association of Colored Men, Indiana chapter of the National Negro Business League, the Indiana Welfare league, the Waterford Lodge #13; F. & A.M. Marion Lodge #5, Knights of Pythias; Persian Temple #46; Nobles Mystic Shrine; and the Indianapolis Camp of the American Woodsman.
Erected by Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis.
Location. 39° 46.458′ N, 86° 11.086′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on Hine Street west of Limestone Street, on the right when traveling
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stout House (within shouting distance of this marker); McCormick House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sewall House (within shouting distance of this marker); Montgomery House (within shouting distance of this marker); Orvis House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hine Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Boaz House (within shouting distance of this marker); Blackford House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 19, 2019
2. Stewart House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
