Noble Lee Sissle (July 10, 1889-Dec. 17, 1975). As a young boy, Noble Sissle, a native of Indianapolis, worked as an office boy… Read More »Noble Lee Sissle
Pete Smith Pete Smith was a Black pioneer who is thought to be the first non-Native American to live in the area… Read More »Pete Smith
Thomas Smith (ca. 1843-Nov. 8, 1911). Thomas Smith was born in Kentucky, almost certainly enslaved. He first appeared in Indianapolis in 1870… Read More »Thomas Smith
Soul People Repertory Company , a trained theater actress, established Soul People Repertory Company in Indianapolis in September 1975. She structured the organization “to… Read More »Soul People Repertory Company
St. Clair Place St. Clair Place Neighborhood Association is a neighborhood organization bounded by 10th Street to the north, Michigan Street to the… Read More »St. Clair Place
St. Rita Roman Catholic Church In 1919, St. Rita was established by Bishop as the first African American parish in Indianapolis. It was created as… Read More »St. Rita Roman Catholic Church
David Curtis (D. C.) Stephenson (Aug. 21, 1891-June 28, 1966). Born in Houston, Texas, Stephenson moved with his family to Maysville, Oklahoma, in 1901. He… Read More »David Curtis (D. C.) Stephenson
George Pheldon Stewart (Mar. 13. 1874-Aug. 28, 1924). Founder of the , George Pheldon Stewart was born in Vincennes, Indiana, to William H.… Read More »George Pheldon Stewart
Frances Connecticut Stout (April 29, 1842-December 14, 1932). Born in Kentucky, Frances and her husband, Benjamin, operated one of the first Black-owned stalls… Read More »Frances Connecticut Stout
Stringtown Stringtown is a westside neighborhood roughly bounded by Michigan, White River Parkway, Washington, and Belmont streets. In 1833, the and… Read More »Stringtown
