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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JVS_mccormick-cabin-site_Indianapolis-IN.html
Here stood the cabin of
John McCormick
one of the first settlers
in central Indiana.
The commissioners appointed
by the legislature to select
a site for the permanent seat
of government of
the state of Indiana
met in this cabin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JJH_marshall-major-taylor_Indianapolis-IN.html
(side 1)
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 himse…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JJG_woodruff-place_Indianapolis-IN.html
Conceived by James Orton Woodruff, prominent citizen and industrialist, platted in 1872, as a residence park, this 77 acre landscaped enclave long existed as an incorporated town completely surrounded by the larger City. The district was finally a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JJF_north-western-christian-university_Indianapolis-IN.html
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 promin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JJE_north-meridian-street-historic-district_Indianapolis-IN.html
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, 1986
"One of America's Great Streets."
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JJ5_crown-hill_Indianapolis-IN.html
Crown Hill Cemetery, founded in 1863, is the fourth largest cemetery in America. The history of Indiana and the United States is reflected in its monuments. President Benjamin Harrison, Vice-Presidents Charles Fairbanks, Thomas Hendricks, and Thom…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JJ3_former-u-s-arsenal_Indianapolis-IN.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JJ1_site-of-golden-hill-totem-pole_Indianapolis-IN.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19QD_german-greenhouses-and-truck-gardens_Indianapolis-IN.html
(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 streets. Family…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19QC_first-presbyterian-church-of-southport_Indianapolis-IN.html
In recognition of its 150th year as a worshipping congregation, this sign marks the original location of the First Presbyterian Church of Southport, established March 30, 1833. Originally known as New Providence, the founding congregation met at t…