Downtown in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Romanian Orthodox Church
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, June 16, 2016
1. Romanian Orthodox Church Marker
east side of two sided marker
Here, at 635 W. Market Street, original Saints Constantine and Elena Romanian Orthodox Church was dedicated in 1911; incorporated in 1916. Church has served Romanian community spiritually, culturally, and socially. Congregation built current church at 3237 W. 16th Street in 1949; consecrated in 1952.Erected 1998 by Indiana Historical Bureau and Sts. Constantine and Elena Romanian Orthodox Church. (Marker Number 49.1998.1.)
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.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 39° 46.163′ N, 86° 10.199′ W. Marker was in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It was in Downtown. Marker could be reached from North Blackford Street, 0.2 miles south of West New York Avenue. Marker is located on the northeast corner of the Central Canal and North Blackford
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Civil War Training Camp (within shouting distance of this marker); Bulgarian Orthodox Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Isaac Blackford (approx. 0.2 miles away); Herron School of Art and Design (approx. 0.2 miles away); Camp Sullivan (Military Park) (approx. 0.2 miles away); McCormick Cabin Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); Greek Orthodox Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Greek Orthodox Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, June 16, 2016
2. Romanian Orthodox Church Marker
west side of two sided marker
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, June 16, 2016
3. Romanian Orthodox Church Marker
looking east along Central Canal
Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, June 16, 2016
4. Romanian Orthodox Church Marker
looking west under Blackford Avenue bridge along Central Canal
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2016, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 242 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 17, 2016, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
