Downtown in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fox House
Lillian Thomas Fox (1866-1917) was Indianapolis' first African-American female journalist and an outspoken member of the African-American community. She was an assistant editor for the local African-American newspaper, the Indianapolis Freeman in 1891. In 1900, Fox became the first African-American woman hired by a white-owned paper; the Indianapolis News, to write a regular news column. In 1903, she founded the Woman's Improvement Club, which provided health care to tuberculosis patients and scholarships to assist indigent African-Americans. Fox also organized the Indiana State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs in 1904.Erected by Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Communications • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 39° 46.419′ N, 86° 11.076′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on West Vermont Street west of
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clarke House (a few steps from this marker); Morton-Finney House (within shouting distance of this marker); McCormick House (within shouting distance of this marker); Orvis House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hine Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Walker House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sewall House (within shouting distance of this marker); Montgomery House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.
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 160 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
