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

Calvin Fletcher

Photographed By M. Bowyer, July 22, 2007

1. Side One: Calvin Fletcher Marker

Inscription. Born 1798 in Ludlow, Vermont, Fletcher and his wife Sarah came to this newly-named state capital 1821. They lived here 1839–1855 on a 269-acre farm, Wood Lawn, which encompassed most of today’s Fletcher Place Historic District. He was active and influential in most aspects of life and culture in Indianapolis and in development of the state.

Fletcher opposed slavery and promoted organization of U.S. Colored Troops in Indiana in Civil War. He died 1866 and is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery. He firmly established the Fletcher name in Indianapolis history; some of his children continued the legacy. His extensive diaries and letters remain essential sources for study of early Indiana.

Erected 2006 by Indiana Historical Bureau, Fletcher Place Neighborhood Association, and Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Centers. (Marker Number 49.2006.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1798.

Location. 39° 45.674′ N, 86° 8.956′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County.

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It is in Mile Square. Marker is at the intersection of Virginia Avenue and East Street on Virginia Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Indianapolis IN 46202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Indiana Oxygen Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Holy Rosary - Danish Church Historic District (approx. ¼ mile away); Rosenbaum House (approx. 0.3 miles away); 28th Regiment USCT (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fallen Deputy Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); German Newspapers’ Demise (approx. 0.4 miles away); What Was the Wholesale District? (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Lilly Family (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Additional keywords. NRHP USCT

Side Two: Calvin Fletcher Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By M. Bowyer, July 22, 2007

2. Side Two: Calvin Fletcher Marker

Calvin Fletcher Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By M. Bowyer, July 22, 2007

3. Calvin Fletcher Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2007, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,614 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 23, 2007, by M. Bowyer of Indianapolis, Indiana. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.