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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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19QA_sarah-t-bolton_Beech-Grove-IN.html
A pioneer poet of Indiana, author of "Paddle Your Own Canoe" and "Indiana", crusader for women's rights, lived here at "Beech Bank" from 1871 to 1893.
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/HM1581_isaac-blackford_Indianapolis-IN.html
FrontBorn 1786 in New Jersey; admitted to the bar 1810. Residing in Vincennes, Indiana Territory in 1815; later elected Speaker of the first state House of Representatives. In September 1817, Governor Jennings appointed Blackford to Indiana Suprem…
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/HM11L8_uss-indianapolis-ca-35_Indianapolis-IN.html
Panel 1Named 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 in length 66…
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/HMV1I_john-muir-in-indianapolis_Indianapolis-IN.html
Side oneBorn 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 inter…