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Rozelle Boyd

Rozelle Boyd was born on April 24, 1931, in Indianapolis. He attended segregated George Washington Carver School No. 87 and… Read More »

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John J. Barton

The son of Irish immigrants Patrick and Nora Prendergast Barton, John J. Barton was bo...

Jacob Cox

(Nov. 9, 1810-Jan. 2, 1892). Cox was the major figure in the early development of visu...

Ryan White

(Dec. 6, 1971-Apr. 8, 1990). Ryan White, a middle school student living near Kokomo, I...

Harry R. Wallace

(Feb. 16, 1869-Sept. 17, 1915). The son of Indianapolis Mayor , Harry Wallace was a li...

PLACES

Johnson Woods

Johnson Woods is a small northside neighborhood bounded by 44th and 46th streets, College and Central avenues. Oliver Johnson, a… Read More »

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Center for Black Literature & Culture

The Center for Black Literature & Culture (CBLC) opened as part of on Octobe...

New Palestine

New Palestine, originally known as Sugar Creek, is a town in southern . Johnathon Evan...

Indiana Women’s Prison

The Indiana Reformatory Institution for Women and Girls was founded in 1869 in Indiana...

Anderson

A city located 38 miles northeast of Indianapolis on former Delaware Indian land, Ande...

EVENTS

Marion County Fair

The first Marion County Fair was held in 1835 under the auspices of the Marion County Agricultural Society. Early fairs… Read More »

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Riley Dance Marathons

Riley Dance Marathons engage student leaders across the state to drive year-round fund...

Gold And Glory Sweepstakes

African American drivers and mechanics held the Gold and Glory Sweepstakes, an annual ...

Spirit & Place Festival

The annual multi-day and multi-cultural Spirit & Place emerged as a festival in 19...

Railroad Track Elevation

The proposal to elevate steam railway lines over city streets in the was a significant...

ORGANIZATIONS

Meridian Street United Methodist Church

Meridian Street United Methodist Church is the mother church of Methodism in Indianapolis. The first religious service held in Indianapolis… Read More »

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Woman’s Department Club

along with 10 other women organized the Woman’s Department Club in 1912 (established...

The Julian Center

The Julian Center is the largest and most comprehensive provider of services for domes...

Monasteries and Retreat Houses

A monastery is home to a group of religious believers who reside in seclusion to pursu...

Angie’s List

Angie’s List is a consumer ratings company that helps shoppers find the best local s...

TOPICS

Americanization and Nativism

Although not recognized for its ethnic diversity, Indianapolis attracted periodic waves of foreign immigrants in the 1830s to 1850s (Germans… Read More »

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