William Eastin English (Nov. 3, 1850-Apr. 29, 1926). The only son of , English spent his early life in Lexington, Indiana, and moved… Read More »William Eastin English
William Hayden English (Aug. 27, 1822-Feb. 7, 1896). Born in Lexington, Indiana, English was the only son of Elisha G. and Mahala (Eastin)… Read More »William Hayden English
Excluded Cities One of the compromises made to secure passage of the legislation was that all incorporated Marion County municipalities with populations… Read More »Excluded Cities
Executive Branch of Indianapolis Government The Executive Branch of Indianapolis Government is in charge of daily municipal operations. Indianapolis’ executive branch of government began in… Read More »Executive Branch of Indianapolis Government
Charles Warren Fairbanks (May 11, 1852-June 4, 1918). Attorney, state Republican leader, and vice president of the United States, 1905-1909, Charles Warren Fairbanks… Read More »Charles Warren Fairbanks
Albert G. Feeney (Nov. 12, 1892-Nov. 12, 1950). Albert G. Feeney attended St. John’s School (see ) and in Indianapolis, then went to… Read More »Albert G. Feeney
Feminist Movement (1960-1985) In the years since ratification of the 19th Amendment, no period saw more discussion of the status of women than… Read More »Feminist Movement (1960-1985)
Fusion Movement The Fusion Movement was a political coalition that evolved into the Indiana . The Kansas-Nebraska dispute of 1854 triggered an… Read More »Fusion Movement
Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee The Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee (GIPC—pronounced “gypsy”) functions as an advisory arm to the mayor’s office. Unlike the earlier Indianapolis… Read More »Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee
Walter Quintin Gresham (Mar. 17, 1832-May 28, 1895). A native of Harrison County, Indiana, Gresham attended Indiana University one year before reading law.… Read More »Walter Quintin Gresham
