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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MQZ_griffith-block_Indianapolis-IN.html
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 building …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1KUX_the-lincoln-funeral-train_Indianapolis-IN.html
Side AAssassinated 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, Indiana, …
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/HM17G0_state-capitol_Indianapolis-IN.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11LN_oliver-perry-morton_Indianapolis-IN.html
Plaque One Born in Wayne Co. Indiana August 4, 1823.Died in Indianapolis November 1, 1877.Aged 54 years, 2month and 25 days.Admitted to the Bar in 1847.Served as Governor of Indiana from January 16, 1861 to March 4, 1867.Served as U. S. Senat…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11L0_civil-war-arsenal-1861-1864_Indianapolis-IN.html
Governor Oliver P. Morton established a state arsenal to supply Indiana's troops with ammunition. First located adjacent to the State Capitol, the arsenal was later moved to the present site of Arsenal Technical High School.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRL1_bowen-merrill-fire-indianapolis-fire-department_Indianapolis-IN.html
Side A:Bowen-Merrill FireOn March 17, 1890 the Bowen-Merrill Company stationery and book store at 16-18 West Washington Street caught fire. Eighty-six firemen fought the blaze. The wood framed roof and floors collapsed, dropping many men into the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM395_macedonian-tribune_Indianapolis-IN.html
Original location of the Macedonian Tribune, 20 South West Street, from 1927-1949. Founded by immigrants from Macedonia as the voice of the Macedonian Patriotic Organization, the paper continues to be published in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM38L_lincoln-to-the-citizens-of-indiana_Indianapolis-IN.html
". . . it is your business . . . if the Union of these States, and the liberties of this people, shall be lost. . . . It is your business to rise up and preserve the Union. . . ." From speech by President-elect Abraham Lincoln at intersection o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM31U_ladies-and-gentlemen-elvis-has-left-the-building_Indianapolis-IN.html
Former site of the Market Square Arena where on June 26, 1977 Elvis Aaron Presley performed his final concert. A scarf given by Elvis at that concert and words of remembrance from his fans have been encased in this marker so that a future generati…
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