National Register of Historic Places

Indiana Avenue Historic District

Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
Listed
June 11, 1987
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
87000912

About this property

Indiana Avenue is a historic area and designated cultural district in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Indiana Avenue was, during its glory days, an African American cultural center of the area. The Indiana Avenue Historic District within the area was designated a United States national historic district in 1987. Many prominent historical figures have their roots on Indiana Avenue: Madam C.J. Walker, jazz greats including Freddie Hubbard, Jimmy Coe, Noble Sissle, Erroll "Groundhog" Grandy and Wes Montgomery. Mary Ellen Cable was one of the most important African American educators in Indianapolis. Coupled with her work as an educator, she organized and served as the first president of Indiana's NAACP chapter.

Location

500 blk. of Indiana Ave. between North St., Central Canal, Michigan, and West Sts.
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
39.77504, -86.16603

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Kuhn, Charles, House
Industrial
0.1 mi
Walker, Madame C. J., Building
Industrial
0.1 mi
Bethel A. M. E. Church
Industrial
0.1 mi
Colored Knights of Pythias Castle Hall
Industrial
0.2 mi
Emelie
Industrial
0.2 mi

Questions about this property

When was Indiana Avenue Historic District listed on the National Register?

Indiana Avenue Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 11, 1987.

What type of historic resource is Indiana Avenue Historic District?

Indiana Avenue Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Indiana Avenue Historic District?

The period of significance for Indiana Avenue Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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