Mile Square in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
May Wright Sewall
1844-1920
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, September 27, 2021
1. May Wright Sewall Marker
After moving to Indianapolis in 1874, Sewall gained renown as an educator, proponent of the arts, and women's suffrage leader. She co-founded many institutions and civic clubs to promote equality for women, including the Indianapolis Propylaeum located nearby from 1891-1923. During WWI, it served as a center for Red Cross drives and military service members' recreation.
Sewall promoted women's suffrage through her lectures, writings, and organizational leadership. She helped establish the Indianapolis Equal Suffrage Society in 1878 and the International Council of Women in 1888. In later years, she advocated for international peace. Sewall died one month before ratification of the 19th Amendment, which secured women's suffrage
Erected 2019 by Indiana Historical Bureau, Indiana University Office of the Bicentennial, and The Indiana War Memorials Commission. (Marker Number 49.2019.2.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Women.
Location. 39° 46.522′ N, 86° 9.423′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Mile Square. Marker is on East North Street, on the right when traveling east. In the Obelisk Square. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Memorial Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); American Legion Mall (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named American Legion Mall (within shouting distance of this marker); Indiana Vietnam and Korean Wars Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Scottish Rite Cathedral (about 400 feet away); Indiana World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away); Glencoe Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.
Photographed By Trevor L Whited, September 27, 2021
2. May Wright Sewall Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
