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

Greek Orthodox Church

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 3, 2023

1. Greek Orthodox Church Marker, Side One

Inscription. By 1900, a thriving community of Greek immigrants lived in Indianapolis. Over the next decade, many gained American citizenship, owned shops and restaurants, and incorporated a Greek Orthodox Church. The church, later named Holy Trinity, had several locations before the congregation built a new church here in 1920 that served as the center of religious and social life.

Holy Trinity included a Sunday school and a Greek language program to preserve the community's faith and culture. In 1960, the congregation moved and in 1974, began an annual festival celebrating Greek food and traditions. It moved again to the Carmel location in 2008. Recognized as a leader in the region, Holy Trinity was elevated to the status of Cathedral in 2018.

Erected 2020 by Indiana Historical Bureau, The Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 39° 46.268′ N, 86° 10.002′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Mile Square. Marker is at the intersection of North West Street and West New York Street on North West Street

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. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 254 N West Street, 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. A different marker also named Greek Orthodox Church (a few steps from this marker); Camp Sullivan (Military Park) (within shouting distance of this marker); September 11, 2001 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Indiana 9/11 Memorial (about 500 feet away); The Survivor Tree (about 500 feet away); Timothy J. Maude (about 500 feet away); Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (about 700 feet away); Site of the Central Canal (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Greek Orthodox Church Marker, Side Two image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 3, 2023

2. Greek Orthodox Church Marker, Side Two

Greek Orthodox Church Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 3, 2023

3. Greek Orthodox Church Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, September 3, 2023

4. Greek Orthodox Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 9, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.