Widows and Orphans Friends' Society

Widows and Orphans Friends' Society (HMJH)

Location: Indianapolis, IN 46202 Marion County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 47.131', W 86° 9.669'

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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 on, and led to federal legislation and grants for, dependent children.

As public policy and funding evolved in the twentieth century, the Society changed its name, location, and specific functions as it strove to address the needs of children and families. Since 1961, organization has offered services as the Children's Bureau of Indianapolis, Inc.
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HM NumberHMJH
Series This marker is part of the Indiana: Indiana State Historical Bureau Markers series
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Marker Number49.2003.1
Year Placed2003
Placed ByIndiana Historical Bureau and Children's Bureau of Indianapolis, Inc
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Thursday, September 11th, 2014 at 9:12am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16S E 571827 N 4404288
Decimal Degrees39.78551667, -86.16115000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 47.131', W 86° 9.669'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 47' 7.86" N, 86° 9' 40.14" W
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Area Code(s)317, 765
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 1351-1399 N Capitol Ave, Indianapolis IN 46202, US
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