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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Marion County, Indiana

 
Clickable Map of Marion County, Indiana and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Marion County, IN (423) Boone County, IN (19) Hamilton County, IN (65) Hancock County, IN (23) Hendricks County, IN (20) Johnson County, IN (47) Morgan County, IN (13) Shelby County, IN (8)  MarionCounty(423) Marion County (423)  BooneCounty(19) Boone County (19)  HamiltonCounty(65) Hamilton County (65)  HancockCounty(23) Hancock County (23)  HendricksCounty(20) Hendricks County (20)  JohnsonCounty(47) Johnson County (47)  MorganCounty(13) Morgan County (13)  ShelbyCounty(8) Shelby County (8)
Indianapolis is the county seat for Marion County
Adjacent to Marion County, Indiana
      Boone County (19)  
      Hamilton County (65)  
      Hancock County (23)  
      Hendricks County (20)  
      Johnson County (47)  
      Morgan County (13)  
      Shelby County (8)  
 
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301 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Mile Square — 49.1946.1 — State Capitol
On North Capital Avenue near West Market Street, on the right when traveling south.
State capital was moved to Indianapolis, 1825, from Corydon. The capital built on this site in 1835 was razed in 1878 to make way for this State House, completed in 1888.Map (db m63953) HM
302 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Mile Square — The Alexandra — Apartments and Flats of Downtown Indianapolis —
On North New Jersey Street at East Vermont Street, on the left when traveling north on North New Jersey Street.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m231624) HM
303 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Mile Square — The Columbia Club121 Monument Circle
On Monument Circle east of North Meridian Street, on the right when traveling west.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m132765) HM
304 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Mile Square — The Emelie Building — Apartments and Flats of Downtown Indianapolis —
On North Senate Avenue at West Vermont Street, on the right when traveling south on North Senate Avenue.
Built by Fred Schmid in 1902 has been placed on the Indiana Register of Historic Sites and Structures & the National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m231627) HM
305 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Mile Square — The Indiana 9/11 Memorial
On West Ohio Street, on the right when traveling east.
8:46 AM American Airlines Flight II crashes into the north face of One World Trade Center at approximately 466 mph between floors 93 and 99. 9:03 AM United Airlines Flight 175 crashes into the south face of Two World Trade Center at . . . Map (db m232945) WM
306 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Mile Square — 49.2009.1 — The Lincoln Funeral Train
Near West Washington Street at North Capitol Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Side A Assassinated President Abraham Lincoln's funeral was April 19, 1865 at the White House. The funeral train left for Springfield, Illinois April 21 directed by the military; stops en route allowed mourners to pay homage. In Richmond, . . . Map (db m232357) HM
307 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Mile Square — The National Road / Indiana Centennial
On W. Washington Street.
. . . Map (db m239050) HM
308 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Mile Square — The Survivor TreeGround Zero 360 — Never Forget —
On West Ohio Street just east of North West Street, on the right when traveling east.
The Survivor Tree was the last living thing taken from the rubble at the World Trade Center. It is a symbol of hope and resurrection. Americans have the ability to endure and have an unshakeable belief in a brighter future. This . . . Map (db m232939) WM
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309 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Mile Square — 49.2023.4 — The Syrian Quarter
On South Capitol Avenue at West South Street, on the right when traveling east on South Capitol Avenue.
Arabic-speaking Syrian immigrants settled here on Willard St. by 1893 in small, crowded multiple-family row homes. They created a vibrant neighborhood alongside Black Americans and European immigrants. Searching for economic opportunities in the . . . Map (db m238603) HM
310 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Mile Square — Thomas Andrews Hendricks
On West Washington Street at North Capitol Street on West Washington Street.
Vice President of the United States with Democrat President Grover Cleveland, 1885 Born September 7, 1819, near Zanesville, Ohio Died November 25, 1885, Indianapolis, buried at Crown Hill Cemetery Represented Shelby County: . . . Map (db m100033) HM
311 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Mile Square — Timothy J. Maude
On West Ohio Street east of North West Street, on the right when traveling east.
Lieutenant General, U.S. Army Born: Nov 18, 1947 Indianapolis Died: Sept 11, 2001 Pentagon "He took care of soldiers"Map (db m232944) WM
312 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Mile Square — Veterans Memorial PlazaObelisk Square — Indiana War Memorial Plaza National Historic Landmark —
On North Meridian Street at East Michigan Street, on the right when traveling west on North Meridian Street.
Originally known as , "Obelisk Square", this park was completed in 1930 and is situated between the American Legion Mall and the Indiana World War Memorial. Its main feature is the Obelisk fountain. This portion of the Plaza was designed originally . . . Map (db m132833) HM
313 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Mile Square — Veterans Memorial PlazaObelisk Square — Indiana War Memorial Plaza National Historic Landmark —
On North Meridian Street at East North Street, on the right when traveling north on North Meridian Street.
Originally known as , "Obelisk Square", this park was completed in 1930 and is situated between the American Legion Mall and the Indiana World War Memorial. Its main feature is the Obelisk fountain. This portion of the Plaza was designed originally . . . Map (db m132836) HM
314 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Mile Square — Veterans Memorial PlazaObelisk Square — Indiana War Memorial Plaza National Historic Landmark —
On East Michigan Street at North Pennsylvania Street, on the right when traveling west on East Michigan Street.
Originally known as , "Obelisk Square", this park was completed in 1930 and is situated between the American Legion Mall and the Indiana World War Memorial. Its main feature is the Obelisk fountain. This portion of the Plaza was designed originally . . . Map (db m132862) HM
315 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Mile Square — Veterans Memorial PlazaObelisk Square — Indiana War Memorial Plaza National Historic Landmark —
On North Pennsylvania Street at East North Street, on the right when traveling south on North Pennsylvania Street.
Originally known as, "Obelisk Square", this park was completed in 1930 and is situated between the American Legion Mall and the Indiana World War Memorial. Its main feature is the Obelisk fountain. This portion of the Plaza was designed . . . Map (db m132863) HM
316 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Mile Square — Washington St. Historic Buildings
On East Washington Street west of North Scioto Street, on the right when traveling west.
1. Indiana State House 100 N. Capitol Ave. Built: 1878-88 Italian Renaissance style 2. Indiana Theatre 134 W. Washington St. Built: 1927-28 Spanish Baroque style 3. Indianapolis News Building 30 . . . Map (db m132774) HM
317 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Mile Square — William H. Harrison
On Monument Circle north of East Market Street, on the left when traveling north.
William H. Harrison Conqueror of the Indian Confederacy War 1812-1815 Map (db m132790) WM
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318 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Mile Square — Without Coal
Near North Senate Avenue south of West Ohio Street, on the right when traveling north.
Without coal the marvelous social and industrial progress which marks our civilization could not have been achieved, but the production of this vital commodity, so essential to the world's progress, has cost the lives of thousands of "coal miners" . . . Map (db m232890) HM
319 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Eastside — 49.1976.1 — Former U.S. Arsenal
Near East Michigan Street at North Arsenal Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Established by an Act of Congress in 1862, this arsenal furnished munitions for U.S. Forces until 1903. It became the home of Arsenal Technical High School in 1912.Map (db m81441) HM
320 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Eastside — Indianapolis Public Library Branch No. 3East Washington Branch Library — 1911 —
On East Washington Street.
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, March 15, 2016, by the United States Department of the Interior in cooperation with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology.Map (db m231618) HM
321 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Eastside — 49.2019.5 — Willard Park
On East Washington Street (U.S. 40) just east of East Walcott Street, on the right when traveling east.
William and Elizabeth Willard, who were both deaf, established a school for deaf students in Indianapolis in 1843. Later named the Indiana School for the Deaf, it was incorporated as a state institution in 1844 with William as its first . . . Map (db m174731) HM
322 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Eastside — 49.2019.5 — Willard Park
On East Washington Street just east of East Walcott Street, on the right when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
Named for William Willard; site of Indiana School for the Deaf, 1850-1911. School founded by Willard, a deaf person, 1843; state supported since 1844. School now at 1200 East 42nd Street. Willard, principal and teacher, was a dedicated educator of . . . Map (db m175000) HM
323 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Eastside — 49.1984.1 — William Forsyth1854 – 1935
On East Washington Street at North Emerson Street, on the right when traveling west on East Washington Street.
Indiana artist and teacher; member of the Hoosier Group; influential in Indiana and the World of Art. Studio and residence located at 15 South Emerson (on diagonal corner) from 1906-1935.Map (db m106443) HM
324 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Northside — America's Hoosier President
On North Delaware Street at East Alley 1200 North, on the left when traveling north on North Delaware Street.
Benjamin Harrison-citizen soldier, lawyer, U.S. Senator, and 23rd President of the United States-was a unifying force at a time of deep division, a statesman of character whose abiding love for the nation he led can still be felt in the tradition . . . Map (db m238642) HM
325 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Northside — 49.1963.1 — Brig. General Benjamin Harrison1833-1901
On North Delaware Street north of East 11th Street, on the left when traveling north.
Entered the Union Army as 2nd Lt. of the 70th Indiana Regiment. He insisted on turning raw recruits into disciplined soldiers. He later was United States Senator from Indiana and the twenty-third President of the United States.Map (db m565) HM
326 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Northside — 49.1962.1 — Camp Morton1861–65
On North Alabama Street.
Site selected by Lew Wallace as training camp for volunteers on old State Fairgrounds in 1861 and named for Governor Oliver P. Morton. Used as a camp for Confederate prisoners, 1862-65. Col. Richard Owen, Commandant.Map (db m1855) HM
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327 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Northside — First Home of The Children’s Museum
On East 14th Street west of North Delaware Street, on the right when traveling west.
June 12th, 1925 "The committee on location of the Children's Museum reported that the building on the Propylaeum grounds now occupied by The Little Theater Society could be secured..." . . . Map (db m127642) HM
328 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Northside — 49.2017.4 — First Lady Caroline Harrison
On North Delaware Street north of East 12th Street, on the left when traveling north.
First Lady Caroline Harrison. Caroline Scott Harrison (1832–1892), wife of President Benjamin Harrison, advocated for the arts and worked to expand women’s influence outside the home. She was active in charity work in Indiana and Washington, . . . Map (db m241193) HM
329 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Northside — Home of Benjamin Harrison
On North Delaware Street south of East 13th Street, on the left when traveling north.
Home of Benjamin Harrison 23rd President of the United States Born August 20, 1833 Died March 13, 1901 Indiana's Own Citizen In command of the 70th . . . Map (db m132870) HM
330 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Northside — 49.1997.1 — Indiana Federation of Colored Women’s Clubs
On North Capitol Avenue.
Organized 1904 by Lillian Thomas Fox with 14 clubs. Affiliated with National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs, founded 1896. Objectives include improvement of education, health, living standards, inter-racial understanding. Clubhouse at 2034 N. . . . Map (db m1828) HM
331 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Northside — 49-2009-4 — Indianapolis Propylaeum
On North Delaware Street north of East 14th Street, on the left when traveling north.
Led by suffragist and educator, May Wright Sewall, the Indianapolis Propylaeum incorporated as an association in 1888 to provide educational opportunities and a meeting place for cultural and civic clubs. In 1891, the association opened its . . . Map (db m127563) HM
332 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Northside — 49.1995.2 — Joseph W. Summers Memorial Bridge
On North Meridian Street at West Fall Creek Parkway South Drive and East 25th, on the right when traveling north on North Meridian Street.
Built in 1917, this Neo-Classical, reinforced concrete arch bridge was designed by nationally prominent landscape architect, George Kessler. In 1991 the bridge was named in honor of State Representative Joseph Summers, who served with distinction as . . . Map (db m1854) HM
333 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Northside — 49.20204 — Meredith Nicholson1866 - 1947
On North Delaware Street just north of East 15th Street, on the left when traveling north.
Hoosier author Meredith Nicholson gained prominence in the Golden Age of Indiana Literature (c. 1880-1920) for best-selling novels, starting with The Main Chance (1903). He wrote The House of a Thousand Candles (1905) in this house, . . . Map (db m169256) HM
334 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Northside — 49.1992.3 — North Western Christian University
On North College Avenue north of East 13th Street, on the right when traveling north.
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 . . . Map (db m81447) HM
335 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Northside — 49.2007.2 — Ovid Butler, Sr.
On 13th Street at Park Street, on the right when traveling east on 13th Street.
(Front): Born 1801 in New York; moved to Indiana 1817. Admitted to bar 1825; became influential lawyer. Settled in Indianapolis 1836. His opposition to slavery on moral and religious grounds was reflected in his political affiliations and . . . Map (db m4644) HM
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336 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Northside — 49.2005.1 — Robert F. Kennedy Speech on Death of Martin L. King
Near East 17th Street at Broadway Street.
Here on the evening of April 4, 1968, Kennedy came to address a large crowd of mostly African Americans in his bid for Democratic Party nomination for president of U.S. Instead, visibly shaken, he gave an impromptu speech about the assassination of . . . Map (db m236) HM
337 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Northside — 49.2015.2 — T.C. Steele Studio and Herron
On East 16th Street east of North Pennsylvania Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
By 1886, artist T.C. Steele resided here on estate called Tinker or Talbott property. By 1887, he built a studio on the grounds and opened it to the public. He taught classes, exhibited work, and helped advance the quality of Midwestern . . . Map (db m127463) HM
338 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Northside — The Historic Old Northside
On North Delaware Street at East Alley 1200 North, on the left when traveling north on North Delaware Street.
After the Civil War, industrialization and population growth greatly expanded Indianapolis. Merchants, doctors, and lawyers, including the future President Harrison, purchased lots along the norther city limits near today's 10th Street and . . . Map (db m238641) HM
339 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Northside — 434 — The Home of Caroline Scott HarrisonNational Historic Landmark — American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site —
On North Delaware Street at East 11th Street, on the left when traveling north on North Delaware Street.
. . . Map (db m241928) HM
340 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Northside — 49.1995.4 — The Old Northside
On Central Avenue near East 15th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Vibrant historic district was home to many social, political, commercial, and industrial leaders of Indianapolis during the last half of nineteenth through early twentieth centuries. Revitalization of Old Northside is part of national historic . . . Map (db m127503) HM
341 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Northside — 49.1995.5 — The Old Northside
On North Delaware Street at East 12th Street on North Delaware Street.
Vibrant historic district was home to many social, political, commercial, and industrial leaders of Indianapolis during the last half of nineteenth through early twentieth centuries. Revitalization of Old Northside is part of national historic . . . Map (db m4633) HM
342 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Northside — Welcome to the Home of an American President
On North Delaware Street at East Alley 1200 North, on the left when traveling north on North Delaware Street.
The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site is a treasured national historic landmark. It is recognized as one of Indiana's premier cultural attractions, serving tens of thousands of students and visitors each year. The nationally significant . . . Map (db m238643) HM
343 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Northside — 49.2003.1 — Widows and Orphans Friends’ Society
On Capitol Avenue.
Society created by Indianapolis Benevolent Society 1849 to provide relief for indigent widows and orphans; incorporated 1851 by Indiana General Assembly. Opened its first orphanage on this site 1855. White House Conference in 1909 focused attention . . . Map (db m1843) HM
344 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Northside — World War II Memorial
Near North Delaware Street south of East 13th Street, on the left when traveling north.
In honor of those members of the families of Caroline Scott Harrison Chapter D.A.R. who served in World War IIMap (db m132871) WM
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345 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near NW - Riverside — 49.1992.4 — Site of Golden Hill Totem Pole
On Totem Lane at Spring Hollow Road, on the right when traveling south on Totem Lane.
A 30 foot 19th century Alaskan Haida totem stood on this site c.1905-c.1948. The totem, part of Brady Collection in Alaska Pavilion at 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, was given to David M. Parry, industrialist, whose estate once encompassed Golden Hill.Map (db m81443) HM
346 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Westside — 49.2011.2 — Washington Park Baseball
On West Washington Street, on the right when traveling west.
Side A Here, May 2, 1920, in the first game of the new Negro National League, the Indianapolis A.B.C.s defeated the Chicago Giants. Indianapolis native Oscar Charleston began his career with the A.B.C.s in 1915. Segregation in professional . . . Map (db m106445) HM
347 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Near Westside — World War II Memorial1946
On West Michigan Street east of King Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In the full realization of the ideals for which the men and women served and died in World War II, we the people of the Westside, erect this plaque. In memory of their service we dedicate ourselves to build a new world in our community to the end . . . Map (db m132745) WM
348 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, New Augusta — New Augusta
On West 72nd Street at Dobson Street, on the right when traveling west on West 72nd Street.
(Originally Hosbrook) Founded 1852 Designated Historic District July 12, 1989 Site of early Post OfficeMap (db m231490) HM
349 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, New Augusta — Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church
On West 72nd Street at Pollard Street, on the right when traveling east on West 72nd Street.
Organized in 1836 as Hopewell Lutheran Church. The first church was built of logs in 1840 on the present cemetery site at Guion Road and 62nd street, In 1858, a new frame church was built at Augusta Station, and the name changed to Salem. The . . . Map (db m231489) HM
350 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, North Perry — 49.1998.3 — German Greenhouses and Truck Gardens
On Bluff Road at W. Hanna Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Bluff Road.
(Front Side) Many of Indiana's German immigrants settled in southwestern Marion County during the mid-1800s and began greenhouses and truck gardens on Bluff Road; area grew to major boundaries of Harding, Raymond, Madison, and Banta . . . Map (db m67188) HM
351 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Old Northside — Washington Elm
Near North Talbott street south of East 13th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Washington took command of the American Army under the Great Grandparent of this Elm at Cambridge, Mass. This tree sprang from the roots of the Washington Elm planted on the grounds of Memorial Continental Hall. Planted as a part of the . . . Map (db m229596) HM WM
352 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Old Southside — 49.2004.2 — John Muir in Indianapolis
On South Illinois Street at W. Merrill St., in the median on South Illinois Street.
Born 1838 in Dunbar, Scotland, Muir moved to the U.S. with his family, settling in Wisconsin 1849. As a youth, he became interested in nature and mechanical inventions. He attended the University of Wisconsin and was consumed with an interest in . . . Map (db m46133) HM
353 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Oliver Johnson's Woods — Oliver Johnson House1862
On North Park Avenue south of East 46th Street, on the right when traveling south.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m231497) HM
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354 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Ransom Place — 49.2022.5 — Felrath Hines, Jr.
On Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Street at 11th Street, on the right when traveling south on Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Street.
Black abstract painter Samuel Felrath Hines, Jr. was born in Indianapolis in 1913. He graduated from segregated Crispus Attucks High School in 1931. Trained at the Art Institute of Chicago, Hines moved to New York City, where he became immersed in . . . Map (db m231530) HM
355 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Ransom Place — Historic Ransom Place
On West St Clair Street at Camp Street, on the left when traveling east on West St Clair Street.
Ransom Place, established in 1887, was named after Freeman B. Ransom, prominent attorney, civic activist, and business leader in the Indianapolis African-American community. Ransom Place was the first African-American neighborhood in Indiana to be . . . Map (db m127961) HM
356 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Ransom Place — 49.1993.1 — Ransom Place Historic District
On West St Clair Street at Camp Street, on the left when traveling east on West St Clair Street.
Area includes subdivisions platted 1865 and 1871; most intact neighborhood associated with city’s African-American population. Numerous prominent citizens lived in area, including attorney and civic leader Freeman B. Ransom (1882-1947). Listed . . . Map (db m127959) HM
357 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Riverside — Boyle Racing Headquarters
On Rembrandt Street at West 17th Street, on the right when traveling south on Rembrandt Street.
The Boyle Racing Headquarters housed one of the most significant teams in open wheel racing history. One of the first dedicated race shops in an era when most teams worked from small garages. It was built in 1930 and subsequently rented by Mike . . . Map (db m235284) HM
358 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Southeast Warren — 49.2004.1 — Brookville Road
On Brookville Road (U.S. 52) east of Whispering Drive, on the left when traveling east.
On December 31, 1821, a 78-mile state road was authorized from the Ohio border to Indianapolis through Brookville, to be built with required citizen labor. Commissioners filed a survey report June 24, 1822 for the Brookville State Road. On January . . . Map (db m44713) HM
359 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Southport — 49.1975.1 — Mary Bryan, Pioneer Woman
On East Southport Road at Pine Street on East Southport Road.
Mary Bryan, one of the first American women to cross the Cumberland Mountains (c. 1776), is buried here with Samuel, her husband, a Revolutionary War veteran, who settled in Perry Township in 1830.Map (db m1702) HM
360 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Speedway — A.J. Watson
On Crawfordsville Road at North Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Crawfordsville Road.
The “Wizard of Indy” is an apt title for master car builder, A.J. Watson. He arrived at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1948 and in 1950 qualified the low budget “Pots and Pans Special”, built by a group of fellow Glendale, California . . . Map (db m174964) HM
361 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Speedway — 49.1975.2 — Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Near 4th Street.
Constructed in 1909, the Speedway has contributed significantly to the advancement of automotive technology and development of safety devices. It is unchallenged as the world's oldest continuously operated race course and the site of the largest . . . Map (db m228) HM
362 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, St. Joseph Historic Neighborhood — 800 North Pennsylvania StreetThe Sylvania — Apartments and Flats of Downtown Indianapolis —
On North Pennsylvania Street north of East St. Clair Street, on the left when traveling south.
This property has been Placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m132855) HM
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363 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, St. Joseph Historic Neighborhood — American Legion MallIndiana War Memorial Plaza National Historic Landmark
On North Pennsylvania Street at East St. Clair Street, on the right when traveling south on North Pennsylvania Street.
American Legion Mall comprises two city blocks and is the largest of the five-city block plaza. The actual mall is located at the north end of this part of the plaza. The plaza's overall design is reflective of The National Mall in Washington, D.C. . . . Map (db m132857) HM
364 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, St. Joseph Historic Neighborhood — American Legion MallIndiana War Memorial Plaza National Historic Landmark
On North Pennsylvania Street at East North Street, on the right when traveling south on North Pennsylvania Street.
American Legion Mall comprises two city blocks and is the largest of the five-city block plaza. The actual mall is located at the north end of this part of the plaza. The plaza's overall design is reflective of The National Mall in Washington, . . . Map (db m132861) HM
365 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, St. Joseph Historic Neighborhood — Glencoe Building614 North Pennsylvania Street
On North Pennsylvania Street south of East St. Clair Street, on the left when traveling south.
This property has been Placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m132858) HM
366 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, St. Joseph Historic Neighborhood — Indiana World War II Memorial
On North Pennsylvania Street north of East North Street, on the right when traveling south.
A World at War History records that World War II began in earnest on September 1, 1939, when German troops invaded Poland. Treaty allies Great Britain and France declared war on Germany. Italy, already branded an aggressor for its campaign . . . Map (db m132860) WM
367 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, St. Joseph Historic Neighborhood — 49.2006.2 — John Freeman
On Pennsylvania Street.
In 1844, John Freeman, a free black, purchased land in Indianapolis. By 1853, he owned land in this area worth $6,000. In June 1853, a slaveholder claimed Freeman was his runaway slave. Freeman spent nine weeks in jail; he hired lawyers; claim was . . . Map (db m1833) HM
368 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, St. Joseph Historic Neighborhood — The Lodge1905
On North Pennsylvania Street south of East 9th Street, on the left when traveling south.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m231619) HM
369 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, St. Joseph Historic Neighborhood — The University Club
On North Delaware Street at Puryear Street, on the left when traveling north on North Delaware Street.
has been placed on the National Register Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.Map (db m231537) HM
370 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, St. Joseph Historic Neighborhood — 49.2004.4 — Zerelda G. Wallace
On Fort Wayne Avenue at North Delaware Street, on the left when traveling south on Fort Wayne Avenue.
Born August 6, 1817 in Kentucky and came to Indianapolis with her family in the early 1830s. Was a charter member of the Church of Christ (later Central Christian Church) 1833. Married David Wallace (later governor) 1836. Was first president of . . . Map (db m4629) HM
371 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Upper Canal — 49-2016-1 — James Overall
On North West Street just south of Indiana Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Reported damaged.
Overall, a free African American, sold his properties in Corydon, moved with his family to Indianapolis by 1830, and bought land near here 1832. He became a leader in small black community and played active role in growth of AME Church. Overall’s . . . Map (db m127962) HM
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372 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Upper Canal — USS Indianapolis CA-35
On West Walnut Street west of North Senate Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Panel 1 Named in honor of our Capitol City, the heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis keel was laid on 31 March 1930 and launched on 7 November 1931. She was accepted by the Navy and Commissioned on 15 November 1932. She was 610 feet 4 inches . . . Map (db m55558) WM
373 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Watson-McCord — 49.2009.3 — Marshall "Major" Taylor
On East 38th Street at Watson Road, on the right when traveling east on East 38th Street. Reported damaged.
Born in Indianapolis, 1878, Taylor moved to Massachusetts, 1895, to pursue cycling career. In 1896, he set one-mile record at Capital City Track located here. He won his first professional race December 1896 and quickly established himself as a . . . Map (db m81445) HM
374 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Wayne — Floyd "Pop" DreyerNovember 30, 1898 – February 25, 1989
On West Washington Street (U.S. 40) at South Lyons Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Washington Street.
Few in motorsports history have impacted as many forms of racing as Floyd “Pop” Dreyer. His creativity influenced disciplines as diverse as motorcycles, sprint cars and Indianapolis cars. After riding his brother’s Pope motorcycle for a year, . . . Map (db m174956) HM
375 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Wayne — Site of "Masonic Well"
On West Washington Street (U.S. 40) at Bridgeport Road, on the left when traveling west on West Washington Street.
During westward migration along old National Road, thousands of horses were watered at this widely known public watering place. Town pump and trough maintained as community service by Bridgeport Lodge No. 162, F. & A. M., organized 1854.Map (db m174953) HM
376 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, West Indianapolis — Federal FieldBaseball Grounds for the Indianapolis Hoosiers and the Federal League Pennant 1913 and 1914
On South White River Parkway West Drive south of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
One of the best baseball parks ever erected in Indiana is the unanimous verdict. A record was made in erecting the grandstand. In just eleven days from the hour of excavating for the steel framework the grandstand was under roof and the seats . . . Map (db m132749) HM
377 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, West Indianapolis — Greenlawn CemeteryBurial Ground to Pioneers, Confederate P.O.W.s and Alexander Ralston — Indianapolis Revealed —
On South White River Parkway West Drive south of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
Aegidius Nactner, Hanna Hornaday, Daniel Crosby Lane, and Phillip Kraus were among the early Indianapolis citizens buried at Greenlawn Cemetery founded by a citizens committee on a beautifully wooded high ground overlooking the White River in . . . Map (db m132747) HM
378 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, West Indianapolis — Manufacturing for Transportation
On South White River Parkway West Drive south of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling north.
Parry Manufacturing Company (Buggies & Wagons: 1884-1905) Overland & Parry Automobiles (1905-1917) Martin-Parry Company (Custom Truck Bodies: 1919-1930) General Motors Corporation (Chevrolet Truck Bodies: 1930-1022) and the . . . Map (db m132746) HM
379 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Wholesale District — 123 South Illinois Street
On South Illinois Street.
This property has been Placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m132799) HM
380 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Wholesale District — Booth Tarkington
On West Georgia Street east of South Illinois Street, in the median.
Born the son of an Indianapolis judge on July 29, 1869, novelist and playwright Booth Tarkington achieved a vast following by portraying Midwestern life from the perspective of the emerging American middle class. Although he attended Purdue . . . Map (db m187301) HM
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381 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Wholesale District — Chief Tecumseh
On West Georgia Street east of South Capitol Avenue, in the median.
The Shawnee orator, diplomat and warrior was born near present-day Dayton, Ohio, in 1768. Tecumseh strove to bond the scattered Native American peoples into a united opposition to white encroachment upon their ancestral lands. In 1791 he joined . . . Map (db m132830) HM
382 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Wholesale District — D.P. Erwin & Company Building1890
On West Georgia Street at McCrea Street, on the right when traveling east on West Georgia Street.
D. P. Erwin & Company, established in 1884, was one of the largest wholesale dry goods companies in Indianapolis during the 1890s. This building was built as an addition to the D. P. Erwin & Company Building (1889-90) at 206-124 S. Meridian Street. . . . Map (db m132804) HM
383 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Wholesale District — Deschler Building153 Illinois Street
On Illinois Street north of West Georgia Street, on the right when traveling north.
Deschler Building 1907 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m132797) HM
384 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Wholesale District — Eli Lilly and Company
On South Meridian Street south of East Pearl Street, on the right when traveling south.
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385 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Wholesale District — Ernest "Ernie" Pyle
On East Georgia Street west of South Meridian Street, in the median.
Pyle was born August 3, 1900, near Dana, Ind. After studying journalism at Indiana University. Pyle worked as a newspaper reporter with the LaPorte Herald. He later wrote a daily aviation column for the Washington Daily News. In 1935, he became a . . . Map (db m132823) HM
386 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Wholesale District — Eva Mozes KorJan. 31, 1934 - July 4, 2019
On Virginia Avenue at North Delaware Street, on the left when traveling north on Virginia Avenue.
Eva Mozes Kor survived the Holocaust and the experiments on twins by Nazi Dr. Josef Mengele, and became an international ambassador for hope, healing, forgiveness and inclusiveness. She lived her final 59 years in Terre Haute, Indiana, and led . . . Map (db m232995) HM
387 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Wholesale District — From Dirt & Gravel to Granite & SteelThe Wholesale District
On West Georgia Street west of South Illinois Street, in the median.
Street Railway Indianapolis' first street railway opened in 1864 and the system expanded with the growth of the city over the next several decades. The early streetcars were drawn by mules or horses until the system was electrified between . . . Map (db m132829) HM
388 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Wholesale District — Griffith Block1872
On West Washington Street at North Illinois Street on West Washington Street.
Built in 1872 for the heirs of Humphrey Griffith – the city’s first watch and clock maker – the Griffith Block stood for 128 years at 36-38 West Washington Street, the northwest corner of West Washington and Bird Streets. This commercial . . . Map (db m86965) HM
389 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Wholesale District — Here in 1867
On South Meridian Street south of East Pearl Street, on the right when traveling south.
Here in 1867 Dr. John Stough Bobbs performed the first successful removal of gall stones in a manMap (db m132796) HM
390 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Wholesale District — Hibben, Hollweg & Company Building1912
On South Meridian Street at South Meridian Street, on the right when traveling west on South Meridian Street.
This building (1911-12) was designed by Vonnegut & Bohn for the oldest and largest dry goods firm in the Wholesale District. Established in 1867, Hibben, Hollweg & Company carried a wide range of foreign and domestic dry good and notions . . . Map (db m132813) HM
391 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Wholesale District — Hotel Severin1913
On West Georgia Street at South Illinois Street, on the right when traveling east on West Georgia Street.
The Hotel Severin (1912-13), designed by Vonnegut & Bohn, was one of Indianapolis' premier hotels in the early twentieth century. Among the hotel's investors was Carl S. Fisher, founder of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, promoter of the Lincoln . . . Map (db m132803) HM
392 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Wholesale District — J. F. Darmody Company Building1911
On South Illinois Street south of West Maryland Street, on the right when traveling north.
The J. F. Darmody Company was a candy maker and wholesaler in the Wholesale District. The building stood at 25-27 West Maryland Street on the southwest corner of Maryland and Bird Streets from 1905 to 1990. Originally only three stories tall, the . . . Map (db m132800) HM
393 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Wholesale District — J.L. "Wes" Montgomery
On West Georgia Street east of South Illinois Street, in the median.
Born in Indianapolis on March 6, 1923, Wes Montgomery was part of a musical family and first performed in local clubs and regional jazz venues. He and his brothers, Buddy and Monk, were a popular musical trio. Wes Montgomery eventually became . . . Map (db m132825) HM
394 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Wholesale District — John W. Murphy Building1911
On East Georgia Street west of South Pennsylvania Street, on the right when traveling west.
The John W. Murphy Building (1910-11) was designed by Samuel H. Brubaker & Company, also the architects of the Century Building (1901) at 36 S. Pennsylvania Street. Originally occupied by several small wholesale and manufacturing firms, the Murphy . . . Map (db m132820) HM
395 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Wholesale District — Lew Wallace
On West Georgia Street west of South Meridian Street, in the median.
The son of Indiana's sixth governor, Lew Wallace was a man of boundless ambition and restless spirit. Born April 10, 1827, in Brookville, Ind., Wallace was a lawyer, soldier, politician and author. A Mexican War veteran, he led the 11th Indiana . . . Map (db m187302) HM
396 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Wholesale District — Madame C.J. Walker
On East Georgia Street east of South Meridian Street, in the median.
Born Sarah Breedlove on December 23, 1867, on the same Delta, Louisiana, plantation where her parents had been slaves until the Civil War, Walker was a businesswoman, social activist and philanthropist. After marrying and moving to St. Louis she . . . Map (db m132814) HM
397 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Wholesale District — Martin Luther King Jr.(January 15, 1929 - April 4, 1968)
On East Washington Street at South Pennsylvania Street, on the left when traveling west on East Washington Street.
The son of a Baptist minister, Martin Luther King Jr. was the second of three children. In 1939, he sang with his church choir at the premiere of Gone with the Wind. His non-violent leadership for civil rights and racial equality transformed the . . . Map (db m132771) HM
398 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Wholesale District — May Wright Sewall
On West Georgia Street west of South Illinois Street, in the median.
Born in Wisconsin, May Wright Sewall earned bachelor's and master's degrees from North Western Female College in Illinois. In the early 1870s, she moved with her first husband to Franklin, Ind., where she became a high school principal. He died . . . Map (db m187296) HM
399 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Wholesale District — McKee Building1889
On West Georgia Street at South Meridian Street, on the right when traveling west on West Georgia Street.
This building (1888-89) was designed by Robert Platt Daggett & Company, architects for the McKee Shoe Company, wholesale boot and shoe dealers. The Havens & Geddes Company, a large dry good wholesaler expanded into the building in 1911. The Meridian . . . Map (db m132805) HM
400 Indiana, Marion County, Indianapolis, Wholesale District — Merchants National Bank Building11 South Meridian Street
On East Washington Street east of East Washington Street, on the left when traveling west.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m132791) HM

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