James L. Mitchell (Sept. 29, 1834-Feb. 22, 1894). James L. Mitchell was born in Shelby County, Kentucky, and lived in Monroe County, Indiana,… Read More »James L. Mitchell
Michigan Road Early in the state’s history, the Michigan Road linked the Ohio River to Lake Michigan. Using federal funds earmarked for… Read More »Michigan Road
George Jo Mess (June 30, 1898-June 24, 1962). George Jo Mess was born in Cincinnati but grew up in Indianapolis, where his family… Read More »George Jo Mess
Samuel Merrill (Oct. 29, 1792-Aug. 24, 1855). Born in Peacham, Vermont, Samuel Merrill attended Dartmouth College from 1812 to 1813, then left… Read More »Samuel Merrill
Catharine Merrill (Jan. 24, 1824-May 30, 1900). Born at Corydon, Indiana, the original state capital, Catharine Merrill was the daughter of ,… Read More »Catharine Merrill
Merchants Plaza Merchants Plaza, also known as Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, as well as PNC Center, is a high-rise office building with hotel,… Read More »Merchants Plaza
Merchants Bank Building Originally known as the Merchants National Bank building, the structure was the tallest building in Indianapolis from its completion in… Read More »Merchants Bank Building
Simon Property Group Headquartered in downtown Indianapolis, the Simon Property Group, formerly known as Melvin Simon and Associates, is the largest real estate… Read More »Simon Property Group
MCL Cafeterias In 1950, Indianapolis cousins Charles McGaughey and George Laughner founded MCL. They were cousins to the founder of MCL’s competitor… Read More »MCL Cafeterias
Edwin May (July 23, 1823-Feb. 27, 1880). Architect of the current Indiana and numerous county courthouses, Edwin May was prominent among the… Read More »Edwin May
