American Legion The idea for an American Legion began when Theodore Roosevelt Jr., son of the former president, and a few officers… Read More »American Legion
Garfield Park Confederate Monument Upon its construction in 1910, a 35-foot monument marked the graves of 1,616 Confederate soldiers who died at , a… Read More »Garfield Park Confederate Monument
Heslar Naval Armory Riverside High School, formerly the Heslar Naval Armory, originally was the home of the Indiana Naval Reserve at Indianapolis (1938-1976).… Read More »Heslar Naval Armory
Indiana World War Memorial Plaza In 1919 Indiana waged a campaign to bring the national headquarters of the to Indianapolis. Founded in 1919 at the… Read More »Indiana World War Memorial Plaza
Thomas Armstrong Morris (Dec. 26, 1811-Mar. 23, 1904). Thomas Armstrong Morris was born in Nicholas County, Kentucky, and came to Indianapolis with his… Read More »Thomas Armstrong Morris
Soldiers and Sailors Monument The Soldiers and Sailors Monument is Indianapolis’ “signature” structure, located in the center of the city’s original plat. Conceived, designed,… Read More »Soldiers and Sailors Monument
USS Indianapolis Memorial In 1930, construction began on a new heavy cruiser for the U.S. Navy. It was the second of four Navy… Read More »USS Indianapolis Memorial
