Downtown in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
International House
The IUPUI International House was founded in 1991 as a cross-cultural living-learning community dedicated to international understanding. It brings together students from many different countries--including the United States--to live alongside each other, share perspectives and experiences, and find common ground.
"I want the windows of my house open wide so that the cultures of all lands may flow freely through them."
--Mahatma Ghandi
Erected by Indiana UniversityPurdue University Indianapolis.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Peace. A significant historical year for this entry is 1991.
Location. 39° 46.381′ N, 86° 11.027′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Downtown. It is on Limestone Street north of Porto Alegre Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 340 Limestone Street, 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: Hardrick House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ransom House (within shouting distance of this marker); Morton-Finney House (within shouting distance of this marker); Clarke House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fox House (about 300 feet away); Walker House (about 400 feet away); Rubins House (about 400 feet away); McCormick House (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 372 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

