Near Northside in Indianapolis in Marion County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

North Western Christian University

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 8, 2015

1. North Western Christian University Marker

Inscription. Chartered by Indiana General Assembly, 1850. Opened at this site, 1855, on land provided by Ovid Butler. Became Butler University, 1877, after relocation in Irvington. Present location in Fairview Park was made possible through donations by prominent citizens; opened for classes, 1928.

Erected 1992 by Indiana Historical Bureau, Old Northside Foundation, and Butler University. (Marker Number 49.1992.3.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 39° 47.093′ N, 86° 8.675′ W. Marker is in Indianapolis, Indiana, in Marion County. It is in Near Northside. Marker is on North College Avenue north of East 13th Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1325 North College Avenue, 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. Ovid Butler, Sr. (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Old Northside (approx. 0.3 miles away); Robert F. Kennedy Speech on Death of Martin L. King (approx. 0.4 miles away); John Hope School No. 26 (approx. half a mile away); First Lady Caroline Harrison

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(approx. half a mile away); Brig. General Benjamin Harrison (approx. half a mile away); Home of Benjamin Harrison (approx. half a mile away); World War II Memorial (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianapolis.

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 8, 2015

2. North Western Christian University Marker

Photographed By Bernard Fisher, March 8, 2015

3. North Western Christian University Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 382 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 13, 2015, by Bernard Fisher of Richmond, Virginia.