High Schools Early in its history Indianapolis was dubbed the “railroad city,” because of its location at the intersection of several important… Read More »High Schools
Higher Education Indianapolis boasts a large array of post-secondary institutions, extending from traditional four-year colleges to a major urban university to populist… Read More »Higher Education
Maynard K. Hine (Aug. 25, 1907-Nov. 23, 1996). Born in Waterloo, Indiana (DeKalb County), Maynard K. Hine was the son of Clyde Hine… Read More »Maynard K. Hine
Paul Daniel (Tony) Hinkle (Dec. 19, 1899-Sept. 22, 1992). Born in Logansport, Indiana, Tony Hinkle attended the University of Chicago, where he was named… Read More »Paul Daniel (Tony) Hinkle
The Hispanic Education Center The Hispanic Education Center was first known as The Hispanic Wholistic Education Center when it opened its doors on September… Read More »The Hispanic Education Center
Merica Evans Hoagland (Apr. 7, 1858-Aug. 16, 1933). Hoagland, a native of Fort Wayne and a prominent club woman, viewed the library as… Read More »Merica Evans Hoagland
Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium Millionaire James Irving Holcomb, who made his fortune through the Holcomb & Hoke Manufacturing Company, which sold popcorn machines, funded… Read More »Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium
Thomas Carr Howe (Aug. 5, 1867-May 4, 1934). A native of Clark County, Indiana, Thomas Carr Howe moved to Indianapolis in 1889. He… Read More »Thomas Carr Howe
Independent Colleges of Indiana In 1948, in response to social and economic pressures facing private colleges and universities, local education and business leaders founded… Read More »Independent Colleges of Indiana
Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired In 1844, , a delegate from Indianapolis attended the Presbyterian General Assembly in Louisville, Kentucky, where he visited the Kentucky… Read More »Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired
