Topeka in Shawnee County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Charles Sheldon Study

1897

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 20, 2012

1. Charles Sheldon Study Marker

Old Prairie Town/Ward-Meade Historic Site:
Shawnee County Parks and Recreation website entry
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Inscription.
The Charles Sheldon Study was originally behind Sheldon's house on College Street in Topeka, Kansas. In 1897 Sheldon was the author of the internationally famous book In His Steps, from which the phrase "What Would Jesus Do?" originated. Sheldon came to Topeka in 1899 [sic - 1889] as the first minister of the Central Congregational Church located at the corner of Huntoon and Buchanan streets. A display at the church tells of his ministry and his impact on the Social Gospel Movement. His study was moved to Old Prairie Town in the mid 1980's.

Erected by Old Prairie Town.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1897.

Location. 39° 3.811′ N, 95° 41.033′ W. Marker is in Topeka, Kansas, in Shawnee County. It can be reached from Northwest Fillmore Street. Marker is in Old Prairie Town at Historic Ward-Meade Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 124 NW Fillmore Street, Topeka KS 66606, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas. It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Victor Schoolhouse (here, next to this marker); Mulvane General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Potwin Drug Store

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Lingo Livery Stable (within shouting distance of this marker); Santa Fe Caboose #1552 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pauline Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Pauline Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Everest Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Topeka.

Also see . . .
1. Historic Ward-Meade Park, Topeka KS. Kansas Travel website entry (Submitted on May 2, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

2. Charles Monroe Sheldon Papers. Kansas Historical Society website entry (Submitted on May 2, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

3. Charles Monroe Sheldon Biography. Kansapedia website entry (Submitted on May 2, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Charles Sheldon Study and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 20, 2012

2. Charles Sheldon Study and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 773 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.