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Kevin C. Murray

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Ancient Order of Hibernians

The Ancient Order of Hibernians is a National Irish Catholic organization that was founded in New York in 1836. The first Indianapolis division (chapter) formed, according to tradition, on St.… Read More »Ancient Order of Hibernians

Irish

Individuals of Irish ancestry were among the earliest settlers in Indiana’s capital. Emigrants from Ireland came via eastern cities to central Indiana in response to increased employment opportunities. As early… Read More »Irish

Irish Hill

For years, there was little agreement on the boundaries of Irish Hill: some said Shelby Street on the east, College Avenue on the west, and the railroad tracks on the… Read More »Irish Hill

Irish in Politics

Politics enabled the Irish and their descendants to rise to positions of prominence in Indianapolis as mayors, police chiefs, judges, city councilmen, and party officials. Denied political freedom in their… Read More »Irish in Politics

Marion County Sheriff

The office of county sheriff is established by the Indiana Constitution. The first sheriff of Marion County, Hervey Bates, was appointed by the state legislature when the county was established… Read More »Marion County Sheriff

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