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Joseph E. McDonald  

(Aug. 29, 1819-June 21, 1891). Joseph Ewing McDonald was born in Butler County, Ohio, to John McDonald, a farmer of… Read More »

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Lee Burns

(Apr. 19, 1872-Jan. 8, 1957). Born in Bloomfield, Indiana, Burns graduated from and, a...

George Henry Alexander (Alec) Clowes

(Aug. 17, 1877 – Aug. 25, 1958). George Henry Alexander (Alec) Clowes was born in Ip...

John A. Puryear

(Feb. 1855-Nov. 18, 1930). Puryear was born in North Carolina and came to Indianapolis...

Fred C. (Bud) Tucker Jr.

(Oct. 25, 1918-Dec. 10, 1994). Born and raised in Indianapolis, Fred (Bud) Tucker Jr.�...

PLACES

Forest Hills

Forest Hills is a northside residential area bounded by Kessler Boulevard, the Monon Trail corridor, Northview Avenue, and College Avenue.… Read More »

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16 Tech

16 Tech, a life sciences research community located on the near westside of Indianapol...

New Augusta

New Augusta is a town located in northwest Marion County, just northeast of Georgetown...

Perry Township

Perry Township is located in southern Marion County. In 1822, county commissioners def...

Stutz Business and Art Center

The Stutz Business and Art Center began as the factory for the Stutz Motor Car Company...

EVENTS

Celebration Of Hope

In 1994, and held one joint worship service each year as a symbol of racial reconciliation. Light of the World… Read More »

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Butler Relays

Founded by track coach Herman Phillips, the Butler Relays were a prestigious American ...

John Freeman Fugitive Slave Case

The Fugitive Slave Law of 1850, part of the Compromise of 1850, amended the 1793 Fugit...

Mexican-American War

On May 16, 1846, Governor James Whitcomb was given a federal quota to supply three reg...

Railroad Strike of 1877

Beginning in the East as a result of announced wage cuts, the railroad strike of 1877 ...

ORGANIZATIONS

Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA)

The YWCA incorporated in 1892 to promote the “physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual advancement of young women,” especially young working… Read More »

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Patachou, Inc.

Patachou Incorporated serves as the umbrella organization for the brand of farm-to-tab...

Liberty Fund

Begun in 1960, the Liberty Fund was established “to encourage the study of the ideal...

Indianapolis Jazz Foundation

Indianapolis has always had an impressive jazz scene, with greats such as , Slide Hamp...

Leadership United (United Way)

developed leadership training programs in 1986 to enhance volunteers’ ability to s...

TOPICS

Alternative Medicine

Because of the harsh remedies of bloodletting and purging employed during the early 19th century, many Indianapolis residents avoided physicians… Read More »

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