Mile Square in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Thomas A. Hendricks, 1890
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 3, 2023
1. Thomas A. Hendricks, 1890 Marker
Richard Henry Park (1832-1902, American)
Royal Foundry
Thomas A. Hendricks, 1890
bronze, granite pedestal
approx. 11 x 5 x 5 ft
This sculpture commemorates Thomas A. Hendricks (1819-1885), who practiced law in Shelbyville, Indiana, before seeking public office. The central figure, a heroic portrait statue of Hendricks, is 'flanked by two allegorical female figures. "Justice," on the left, is indicated by the sword she holds (her scales are missing), and "Enlightenment," on the right, is shown with her tablet and book.
Hendricks served as governor of Indiana, as a United States senator and as vice-president of the United States. He also laid the cornerstone of the current Indiana State House, In 1884 Hendricks was elected vice-president under Grover Cleveland On November 15, 1885, nine months into his term, Hendricks died at his home in Indianapolis.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is November 15, 1885.
Location. 39° 46.052′ N, 86° 9.736′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Mile Square. It is at the intersection of West Washington Street and North Capitol Avenue, on the right
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Thomas Andrews Hendricks (a few steps from this marker); The Lincoln Funeral Train (within shouting distance of this marker); Native White Oak Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Gov. Henry F. Schricker (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Gov. Henry F. Schricker (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington (within shouting distance of this marker); Governor Townsend Tulip Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Bicentennial Moon Tree (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.
Additional keywords. Thomas A. Hendricks, 1890
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 3, 2023
2. Thomas A. Hendricks, 1890 Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 3, 2023
3. Thomas A. Hendricks
Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 336 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 17, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
