Downtown in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Blackford House
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 19, 2019
1. Blackford House Marker
Inscription.
Blackford House. . Isaac N. Blackford (1786-1859) was one of Indiana's first Supreme Court Justices. He moved to Salem, Indiana in 1812 and served as county clerk. Five years later he moved to Indianapolis when he was appointed to the Indiana Supreme Court. In 1824, he upheld the controversial convictions of four Indianapolis men who were convicted for the murders of ten Native Americans known as the Fall Creek Massacre. They became the first European Americans in Indiana to be executed for killing Native Americans. Blackford had significant landholdings including a large portion of IUPUI land along West Street.
Isaac N. Blackford (1786-1859) was one of Indiana's first Supreme Court Justices. He moved to Salem, Indiana in 1812 and served as county clerk. Five years later he moved to Indianapolis when he was appointed to the Indiana Supreme Court. In 1824, he upheld the controversial convictions of four Indianapolis men who were convicted for the murders of ten Native Americans known as the Fall Creek Massacre. They became the first European Americans in Indiana to be executed for killing Native Americans. Blackford had significant landholdings including a large portion of IUPUI land along West Street.
Erected by Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 39° 46.492′ N, 86° 11.064′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on West Michigan Street west of Limestone Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1327 West Michigan 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. Blackburn House (within shouting distance of this marker); Boaz House (within shouting distance of this marker); Stout House (within
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 19, 2019
2. Blackford House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
