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

Montgomery House

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

1. Montgomery House Marker

Inscription. John Leslie "Wes" Montgomery (1923-1968) was one of Indianapolis' elite jazz musicians. Montgomery began playing in the bars along Indiana Avenue and was an active improviser. He played in a vast range of styles despite having no formal musical training or being unable to read sheet music. He played with the best-known jazz musicians of the post-World War II era, working day jobs as a welder to support his family. Montgomery's early 1960s albums won widespread critical praise winning a Grammy in 1966 for Best Jazz Instrumental for "Going Out of My Head."

Erected by Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Grammy Award Winners series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1966.

Location. 39° 46.456′ N, 86° 11.06′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Downtown. It is on Hine Street east of Limestone Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1325 Hine

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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: Stout House (a few steps from this marker); Stewart House (within shouting distance of this marker); Boaz House (within shouting distance of this marker); Garrett House (within shouting distance of this marker); McCormick House (within shouting distance of this marker); Rubins House (within shouting distance of this marker); Orvis House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sewall House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

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

2. Montgomery 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 348 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.