Downtown in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Blackburn House
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 19, 2019
1. Blackburn House Marker
Inscription.
Blackburn House. . Cleo W. Blackburn (1909-1978) earned his degrees at the Butler University School of Religion and Fisk University. Returning to Indianapolis, he became the director of Flanner House, located at West and St. Clair Streets. Flanner House primarily supported the African-American community by offering educational opportunities, job training and homes to families in need. His impact on the local community is immeasurable. Under his leadership, the amount of social services provided to African-Americans improved dramatically in Indianapolis. He received numerous honorary doctorates and was an influential leader for many organizations. Blackburn was Superintendent of Flanner House from 1936 until 1975.
Cleo W. Blackburn (1909-1978) earned his degrees at the Butler University School of Religion and Fisk University. Returning to Indianapolis, he became the director of Flanner House, located at West and St. Clair Streets. Flanner House primarily supported the African-American community by offering educational opportunities, job training and homes to families in need. His impact on the local community is immeasurable. Under his leadership, the amount of social services provided to African-Americans improved dramatically in Indianapolis. He received numerous honorary doctorates and was an influential leader for many organizations. Blackburn was Superintendent of Flanner House from 1936 until 1975.
Erected by Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis.
Location. 39° 46.5′ N, 86° 11.086′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Downtown.
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It is on West Michigan Street west of Limestone Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1337 Michriver Road, Indianapolis IN 46202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Blackford House (within shouting distance of this marker); Boaz House (within shouting distance of this marker); Stout House (within shouting distance of this marker); Stewart House (within shouting distance of this marker); Montgomery House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sewall House (about 300 feet away); Garrett House (about 300 feet away); McCormick House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 19, 2019
2. Blackburn 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 397 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
