Marian - Cold Springs in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Marian College
The College that Mentors
Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana.
Since 1851
Moved to Indianapolis offering academics
in the liberal arts tradition.
Since 1937
Higher education committed to
the dignity of the individual,
responsible stewardship,
reconciliation, peace and justice.
Erected by Marian University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.
Location. 39° 48.836′ N, 86° 12.078′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Marian - Cold Springs. Marker is on Cold Spring Road, 0.3 miles north of West 30th Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is at the main vehicular entrance to Marian University. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3200 Cold Spring Rd, Indianapolis IN 46222, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Founders Row (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wilber Shaw Memorial Hill (approx. ¼ mile away); The Henry F. Campbell Mansion (approx. 0.8 miles away); Site of Golden Hill Totem Pole (approx. 0.9 miles away); James Whitcomb Riley (approx. 1.3 miles away); Benjamin Harrison (approx. 1.4 miles away); Indiana AIDS Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away); Crown Hill Racing Legends (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.
Also see . . .
1. The Early Years 1936-1954 (PDF). Photo presentation of the institution's first two decades, before it began admitting male students. (Submitted on August 26, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. Allison and Wheeler Mansions. Article about two of the mansions that Marian bought and folded into its campus. (Nathan Bilger, Historic Indianapolis, May 29, 2011) (Submitted on August 26, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
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 69 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 26, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.