Downtown in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Ransom House

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 19, 2019

1. Ransom House Marker

Inscription. Freeman Briley Ransom (1884-1947) studied theology at Walden University and Law at Columbia University. Moving to Indianapolis in 1911, he boarded with C.J. Walker, became the company's attorney, and eventually served as the Madam Walker Company until his death. Ransom held a variety of civic and elected positions including Indianapolis City Councilman, President of Flanner house, State School for the Blind Trustee, Democratic National Convention Alternate Delegate, Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church Trustee and legal consultant to the NAACP. The family home at 848 North California Street stands today in a neighborhood now named after him.

Erected by Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Education • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 39° 46.423′ N, 86° 11.022′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Downtown. It is

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on Limestone Street north of Vermont Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Morton-Finney House (within shouting distance of this marker); Rubins House (within shouting distance of this marker); Hardrick House (within shouting distance of this marker); Clarke House (within shouting distance of this marker); Fox House (within shouting distance of this marker); Garrett House (within shouting distance of this marker); International House (within shouting distance of this marker); Montgomery House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 19, 2019

2. Ransom House Marker

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 336 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.