Unigov and Service Delivery Some local public services in Marion County are provided countywide, others more nearly match the pre-Unigov “old city” of Indianapolis,… Read More »Unigov and Service Delivery
Vaughan v. Williams Singleton Vaughan, a Missouri slaveholder, purchased Sam, Mariah, and their child from a slave trader in 1836. In 1837, with… Read More »Vaughan v. Williams
Venerable Flackville The Flackville Neighborhood Association is a neighborhood organization bounded by 38th Street to the north, 16th Street to the south,… Read More »Venerable Flackville
Madam C. J. Walker (Dec. 23, 1867–May 25, 1919). Madam C. J. Walker arrived in Indianapolis in February 1910, attracted by its thriving business… Read More »Madam C. J. Walker
Charles Atlas Walton (June 24, 1936-Feb. 19, 1996). Born in rural Lampkin, Mississippi, Walton was educated in Indianapolis after his family of sharecroppers… Read More »Charles Atlas Walton
Joseph H. Ward (Aug. 26, 1872 – Dec. 12, 1956). Joseph Henry Ward was born in Wilson, North Carolina. He left Wilson as… Read More »Joseph H. Ward
Watson Park Watson Park Neighborhood Association is a neighborhood organization bounded by 38th Street to the north, Fairfield Avenue to the south,… Read More »Watson Park
We Care We Care Neighborhood Association is a neighborhood organization bounded by Washington Street to the north, Oliver Avenue to the south,… Read More »We Care
Russell Webster (Apr. 10, 1928-Sept. 8, 2007). Born in Indianapolis, Russell Webster was the last of 12 children born to William and… Read More »Russell Webster
West Eastwood West Eastwood Neighborhood Organization is a neighborhood organization bounded by Brennan Road to the north, I-70 to the south, Franklin… Read More »West Eastwood
