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Merica Evans Hoagland

(Apr. 7, 1858-Aug. 16, 1933). Hoagland, a native of Fort Wayne and a prominent club woman, viewed the library as… Read More »

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Harry R. Wallace

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

Luke Walton

(Apr. 4, 1907-June 18, 1990). Recognized for his rapid-fire delivery, Walton broadcast...

John D. Defrees

(Nov. 8, 18l0-Oct. 19, 1882). Born in Sparta, Tennessee, Defrees was eight years old w...

Albert G. Feeney

(Nov. 12, 1892-Nov. 12, 1950). Albert G. Feeney attended St. John’s School (see ) an...

PLACES

Acton

Located near the intersection of Acton and McGregor roads, Acton was platted in October 1852 as a stop on the… Read More »

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Scottish Rite Cathedral

The Scottish Rite Cathedral is the headquarters for the Scottish Rite Valley of Indian...

Traders Point

Traders Point is a residential area located on Lafayette Road, north of 71st Street, i...

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum was established in 1956 by the lat...

Lockerbie Square

Lockerbie Square is a historic district bounded by Michigan, Davidson, New York, and N...

EVENTS

Visit of Chinese Prince Pu Lun

In May 1904, Prince Pu Lun, twice rumored to be heir to the Manchu throne, visited Indianapolis for 10 days… Read More »

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Lynching of William Keemer

William Keemer, the first Black man in Indiana lynched after the Civil War during Reco...

Olympic Exhibitions

Since 1924 Indianapolis has hosted 18 Olympic exhibition events in 10 different sports...

Marion County Fair

The first Marion County Fair was held in 1835 under the auspices of the Marion County ...

Abraham Lincoln’s Funeral Cortege

The Lincoln funeral train arrived in a rainy Indianapolis at 7 A.M. on Sunday, April 3...

ORGANIZATIONS

WXLW

On August 18, 1948, Radio Indianapolis Inc., led by Conrad Ruckelshaus and Frederic M. Ayres Jr., put WXLW on the… Read More »

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Church Women United

In 1898 a group of church women headed by Mrs. J. D. Forest and Mrs. W. H. H. Shank is...

Our Savior Lutheran Church

Located at the corner of West 25th Street and Fall Creek Parkway, Our Savior Lutheran ...

Business and Professional Women’s Club

The Business and Professional Women’s (BPW) Club was organized on May 1, 1935, as an...

Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation

Soon after the first Jewish settlers arrived, 14 men organized the Indianapolis Hebrew...

TOPICS

Budget Process

The budget process determines the unified budget of Marion County and the City of Indianapolis, Special Service Districts, and Municipal… Read More »

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Germans

People with ancestral ties to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg...

Catholics

As of 2020, Catholics comprised approximately 10 percent of Marion County’s populati...

Choice Options

(IPS) operates nearly 80 schools throughout the district for students in Grades Pre-K�...

Literary Organizations and Events

Literary clubs have had great popularity in Indianapolis. In the 19th century, an...

TIMELINES

Indianapolis Timelines

A collection of timelines about Indianapolis and selected institutions, topics and issues.

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FEATURES

Features

Features examine interesting Indianapolis places, stories, and events.

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EXHIBITS

Exhibits

Encyclopedia of Indianapolis Exhibits feature Gallery Exhibits of Indianapolis Artists and other cultural topics.

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ATLAS

Atlas

The Atlas explores the resources, infrastructure, and quality of life in Central Indiana.

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GUIDES

Guides

Encyclopedia of Indianapolis Guides provide information to help users understand and appreciate important institutions, services, and developments that affect the life, culture, and governance of Indianapolis and Central Indiana.

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