Butler-Tarkington in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Wright-Whitesell-Gentry Cemetery
Established 1841
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023
1. Wright-Whitesell-Gentry Cemetery Marker
This monument honors the memory of the Wright-Whitesell-Gentry families who were buried in a small cemetery located on the Wright family farm in Lawrence Township beginning in 1841.
In 2008, twelve adults, fourteen children, and seven infants were reburied in this final resting place at Crown Hill Cemetery.
Members of the Wright family headed by the Reverend James T. Wright, founder of the church now known as Castleton United Methodist Church, and extended family members of the Whitesell, Gentry, Easterday, and Gates families were buried in the small cemetery with the last burial taking place in 1905.
Also interred is Civil War Private John W. Gentry, who served in the 26th Indiana, Co. "I" from March of 1864 until the unit was disbanded in January, 1866.
This memorial is a fitting tribute to the pioneering families who were among the first settlers in Marion and Hamilton Counties.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1866.
Location. 39° 49.621′ N, 86° 10.747′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis,
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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: Greenlawn Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Rhoads Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Crown Hill Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Indiana AIDS Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Oldfields (approx. 0.4 miles away); James Whitcomb Riley (approx. half a mile away); Crown Hill Racing Legends (approx. 0.6 miles away); Benjamin Harrison (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.
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Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023
2. Wright-Whitesell-Gentry Cemetery Marker
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023
3. Pioneer Cemetery Section
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023
4. Pioneer Cemetery Section
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, December 30, 2023
5. Pioneer Cemetery Section
Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 183 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 10, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
