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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2I5_camp-sullivan-military-park_Indianapolis-IN.html
Was ceded to State by Congress in 1827. First City Park and site of the first State Fair 1852. Named by Gov. Morton to honor Gen. Jeremiah Sullivan. Marshalling Center during Civil War 1861-1864.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2I2_bulgarian-orthodox-church_Indianapolis-IN.html
Original site of Saint Stephan Bulgarian Orthodox Church in 1915; relocated in 1955 to 1435 North Medford Avenue. Founded by Macedonian and Bulgarian immigrants to fulfill their religious needs and enjoyment of the traditions, customs, and fellows…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2I0_greek-orthodox-church_Indianapolis-IN.html
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church of Indianapolis was located here at 231 North West Street from 1919-1959. The Church, incorporated 1910, now located at 4011 North Pennsylvania Street, has also preserved customs and language of extensive Greek c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Y6_here-abraham-lincoln-said_Indianapolis-IN.html
Here, Feb 11, 1861, Abraham Lincoln, on his way to Washington to assume the Presidency, in an address said "I appeal to you to constantly bear in mind that not with politicians, not with presidents, not with office-seekers, but with you is the que…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM147_the-central-canal_Indianapolis-IN.html
Part of a statewide canal system begun in the late 1830's. The Central was projected from Peru to Worthington via Marion and Martinsville. Twenty-four miles were completed in this region. Railroads soon replaced the canals.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMW2_robert-f-kennedy-speech-on-death-of-martin-l-king_Indianapolis-IN.html
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 o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUA_indianapolis-motor-speedway_Indianapolis-IN.html
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 o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJT_camp-morton_Indianapolis-IN.html
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.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJS_joseph-w-summers-memorial-bridge_Indianapolis-IN.html
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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJR_calvin-fletcher_Indianapolis-IN.html
Born 1798 in Ludlow, Vermont, Fletcher and his wife Sarah came to this newly-named state capital 1821. They lived here 1839-1855 on a 269-acre farm, Wood Lawn, which encompassed most of today's Fletcher Place Historic District. He was active and i…
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