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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JXK_confederate-mound_Indianapolis-IN.html
These Confederate soldiers and sailors died at Indianapolis while prisoners of war. They were transferred here from Greenlawn Cemetery in 1933 to rest eternal. A large monument to these dead not stands in Garfield Park, Indianapolis, Indiana.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JXI_richard-jordan-gatling_Indianapolis-IN.html
Born Hertford Co. North Carolina
Sept. 12th, 1818.
Died New York City.
Febr. 26th, 1903.
The highest honors that the world can boast are subjects far too low for my desire. The brightest beams of glory are at most incomplete compared to my b…
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/HM1JJI_indiana-school-for-the-blind_Williams-Creek-IN.html
Established 1847 by the General Assembly to provide education for Indiana's blind children. School on downtown site, 1848-1930. Relocated 1930 to present site on North College Avenue. Provides services to blind and visually impaired school-age chi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JJH_marshall-major-taylor_Indianapolis-IN.html
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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.