Meridian Hills/Williams Creek in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Town of Meridian Hills
Sherwood Village Neighborhood
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 20, 2019
1. Town of Meridian Hills Marker
Inscription.
Town of Meridian Hills. Sherwood Village Neighborhood. The land that eventually became Sherwood Village was first granted to James Bonnell by the U.S. Government in 1822. In 1872, the property was conveyed to Lorenzo Van Scyoc and became part of the Van Scyoc Farm. Although Sherwood Village was subdivided into 1940 by the Fletcher Trust Company, the first home was built in 1937 at 738 Sherwood Drive. Bounded on the north and east by Marott Park. Williams Creek, and a tributary of the White River; on the west by College Avenue; and on the south by 71st Street, the neighborhood was included in the incorporation of the Town of Meridian Hills in 1937, which was then known as "The Front Yard of Indianapolis."
The land that eventually became Sherwood Village was first granted to James Bonnell by the U.S. Government in 1822. In 1872, the property was conveyed to Lorenzo Van Scyoc and became part of the Van Scyoc Farm. Although Sherwood Village was subdivided into 1940 by the Fletcher Trust Company, the first home was built in 1937 at 738 Sherwood Drive. Bounded on the north and east by Marott Park. Williams Creek, and a tributary of the White River; on the west by College Avenue; and on the south by 71st Street, the neighborhood was included in the incorporation of the Town of Meridian Hills in 1937, which was then known as "The Front Yard of Indianapolis."
Erected by The Town of Meridian Hills.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.
Location. 39° 53.059′ N, 86° 8.742′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Meridian Hills/Williams Creek. Marker is at the intersection of Sherwood Drive and North College Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Sherwood Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701 Sherwood Drive, Indianapolis IN 46260, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Indiana School for the Blind (approx. ¾ mile away);
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 20, 2019
2. Town of Meridian Hills Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
