Meridian Hills/Williams Creek in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Town of Meridian Hills
Wellington Neighborhood
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023
1. Town of Meridian Hills Marker
Inscription.
Town of Meridian Hills. Wellington Neighborhood. Wellington Estates and Wellington Park Heights, carved out of the 97 acre Van Scyoc family farm, was subdivided in 1923 by Oscar Schmidt, founder of Wellington Estates Realty Co. In 1924, a model home was built at 95 Wellington Road. This New England Colonial Home was the first house built in the neighborhood. Bounded on the west by Spring Mill Road, east by Meridian Street, south by Holliday Park and north by Meridian Hills Country Club, the neighborhood was marketed as “North Beyond the River on Meridian.” In 1937 it was included in the incorporation of the Town of Meridian Hills.
Wellington Estates and Wellington Park Heights,
carved out of the 97 acre Van Scyoc family farm,
was subdivided in 1923 by Oscar Schmidt,
founder of Wellington Estates Realty Co.
In 1924, a model home was built at 95 Wellington Road.
This New England Colonial Home was the
first house built in the neighborhood.
Bounded on the west by Spring Mill Road,
east by Meridian Street, south by Holliday Park
and north by Meridian Hills Country Club,
the neighborhood was marketed as
“North Beyond the River on Meridian.”
In 1937 it was included in the incorporation
of the Town of Meridian Hills.
Erected by Town of Meridian Hills.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.
Location. 39° 52.446′ N, 86° 9.75′ W. Marker is in Meridian Hills, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Meridian Hills/Williams Creek. Marker is at the intersection of Wellington Road and Holliday Drive on Wellington Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 Wellington Rd, Indianapolis IN 46260, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023
2. Town of Meridian Hills Marker
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023
3. 95 Wellington Road
Built in 1924 as a model home, it was the first house in the neighborhood.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023
4. Wellington Neighborhood
One of the houses in the neighborhood.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023
5. Wellington Neighborhood
One of the houses in the neighborhood.
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, August 5, 2023
6. Wellington Neighborhood
One of the houses in the neighborhood.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 26, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.