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Row One: Dr. Mari Evans, Mother Bethel A.M.E, Honorable Julia Carson, Wes Montgomery, Charles Williams
Row Two: Yvonne Perkins, Crispus Attucks Tigers, Major Taylor, Delores "Sugar" Poindexter, Sam Jones
Rev. Dr. Andrew J. Brown
Row Three: Fr. Boniface Hardin, Dr. Martha Mitchell, Dr. John Morton-Finney, Esq., James Baskett
Honorable Willliam Crawford, Bernetta Sloss-Tanner, Noble Sissle, James Bassett
Row Four: Cosmo Knights Logo, Historic Holy Angels Catholic Church, Martin University, Madame C.J. Walker Bldg.
Crispus Attucks High School Historic Marker
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The black cultural trail of indy -
Historic sites & Cultural landmarks
Since my return home to Indy I've heard a lot of discussion regarding the "Monon and Cultural Trail," of Indianapolis. BlackINdy.org has spent the last several months trying to capture the soul and essence of the "Black Cultural Trail." As an African/American historian and archivist, I am humbled and impressed by the legacy of our community. Our goal, to inspire, promote and solicit the support of all those who are passionate and dedicated to preserving and identifying our most precious Landmarks and cultural sites. The contributions of blacks in Indianapolis has been phenomenal. We hope that our current residents, future generations and allies will continue to plants seeds of accomplishments and contributions to our city.
I Love my Hometown. No city is perfect, never has and never will be. Our greatest asset is what's so good about Indianapolis. Make this the website of Greatness and a template for others to replicate. Now is the time for all to play a part in our past, present and future. Now is the time to return to our roots of Greatest, Excellence, and Community. BlackNdy is a Labor of Love. Please return often for updates and additions.
BlackINdy's Treasure Hunt of our Black Cultural Trail of Landmarks and Historic Sites. See how many treasures you can find or discover on your own
"The Black Cultural Trail of Indianapolis"
Crispus Attucks High School (CAHS) & Museum - Indianapolis Public Schools
*Booker T. Washington IPS #17, elementary feeder school to CAHS
(formerly located adjacent to CAHS before demolition)
Alonzo Watford Athletic Field, Crispus Attucks Magnet School
Mary Cable Social Justice Center - Founder of NAACP Unit #3053
The Legacy Museum - Indiana State Musuem White River Park
Dr. Frank P. Lloyd, Sr. Visitor Center - White River State Park
John Morton-Finney Educational Center of
Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS)
Craig Funeral Home ( 3447 College Ave.), est. 1936
Indiana Avenue Cultural Trail
Indiana Avenue/West Street Landmarks & Historic Sites
Madame C. J. Walker Theater and Office Building
Madame C. J. Walker's Original Beauty Salon - Indiana Avenue
Lockfield Gardens First Public Housing built in Indianapolis
"Jammin' on the Avenue" Outdoor Sculpture
John Spaulding( former Lockefield Resident)
Indiana Ave & Blackford Street
Ransom Place Historic District
St. Phillips' Episcopal Church
*St. Bridgets' Catholic Church
Bethel African-American Episcopal Church (A.M.E.) est. 1836
Second Baptist Church, est. 1846 - Glory Sculpture
The "Glory" Scuplture afixed to the former site of the Second Baptist Church the oldest Black Baptist Church in Indianapolis. Located at Michigan Street/Indiana Ave. and dedicated to the African-American residents who resided on the westside. Commissioned by J.L. Miller,Jr. and designed by African-American Sculptor and Professor of Art, Garry Bibbs
Willis Morturary, 1890 Landmark one of the first funeral homes for blacks in Indy
(West Street business is now closed)
Dunbar Court Apts. (West Street)
Buggs Temple COGIC & Gospel Concert Hall
(Presently houses Creation Cafe on Canal)
Willis Mortuary Building,
Founded in 1890 by Cassius M.C. Willis
632 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (formerly 632 N. West St.)
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Way Area
(formerly Northwestern Ave.)
Christ Temple Apostolic Church - The Mother Church
Barnes United Methodist Church
Center for Leadership Development
Prince Hall Grand Lodge Meridian Lodge #33
Tillman H. Harpole American Legion Post # 249
Odyssey Club of Indianapolis
Tyscot Records/Recording Studio
Mapleton Post Office - Named in Honor of Rep. Julia D. Carson
George Washington Carver School #87
Elder Diggs Elementary School #42
Legendary Landmarks, Namesakes, &
Community Favorites of BlackINdy.org
Indiana Herald Newspaper Office
A.J.'s Lounge
The Jewel Event Center & Office Complex
Martin University - Named in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. & St. Martin DePoores
Carol's and Everybody's Barber and Beauty Shop
Tates Barber Shop - Historic Haughville Area
Shrimp Hut, North & Westside Locations
Julia Carson Government Center
Rev. Dr. Andrew J. Brown Sanctuary & Birthplace of Indianapolis' Civil Rights Movemdent
Commemorative Roadways & Landmarks
of Indianapolis Legends
Dr. Andrew J. Brown Avenue
Bishop H. T. Haygood Memorial Way
Rev. Wayne T. Harris Memorial Way
Bishop Morris E. Golder Memorial Way
Mr. Roosevelt Williamson Memorial Way
Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds Highway
Ocsar Robertson Boulevard
Foster Place Ave.
Sam Jones Memorial Highway
The Honorable Joseph T. Summers Memorial Bridge
Educational Sites & Learning Centers Honoring
Notable African-Americans
Booker T. Washington School #17(In need of Landmark)
William D. McCoy School #24 -Lockfied Gardens (In need of Landmark)
John Hope School #26
George Washington Carver School #87
Elder Diggs Elementary School #42
Louis B. Russell School #48
Francis Parker School #56
Julian D. Coleman School (formerly IPS #110)
Dr. John Morton Finney, Esq. IPS Educational Center
Jacqueline Greenwood Auditorium, Arlington Community High School
Dr. Joseph Taylor Hall - Multicultural Center - IUPUI
Indianapolis Parks Named in Honor of Notable African-Americans
Major Taylor Velodrome Park
3700 Cold Springs Rd.
Juan Solomon Park
6100 Grandview Dr.
Bertha Ross Park
3700 Clifton St.
Andrew Ramsey Park
310 W. 42nd Street
Frank Young Park
1000 Udell St.
Charles T. H. Watkins Park
2360 Dr. Martin Luther King
Rev. Mozel Sanders Park
1300 N. Belmont St.
John Ed Park
2000 Roosevelt Ave.
Ransom Place Park
801 N. Indiana Ave.
Frederick "Douglass" Park
1425 E. 25th Street
Martin Luther King Park
1702 Broadway
Al E. Polin Park
300 E. Fall Creek Pkwy.
Oscar Charleston Park
2800 E. 70th Street
J.T.V. Hill Park
1806 Columbia Ave.
Wes Montgomery Park
3400 N. Hawthorne Ln.
Doris Cowherd Park
4050 N. Irvington Ave.
Frank Beckwith Memorial Park
2302 E. 30th Street
Lt. Graham Martin Park
2302 E. 30th Street 16th & Fall Creek
Indy's Own Marshall Taylor - 1900 World Champion Bicyclist
BlackINdy.org LANDMARKS CAMPAIGN
The following sites and entities below are a partial listings of Landmarks or historical legacy that have been, neglected, demolished or no longer in original locations. We are in need of your support and identify as many of our cultural landmarks so that we may preserve our history and contributions to the Indianapolis community. If you know of others that are in needs of Preservation, please contact us at BlackINdy.org.
Indianapolis Clowns, Negro Baseball League
Booker T. Washington School #17
William D. McCoy School #24 (located on grounds of Lockfield Gardens)
Fall Creek YMCA
Phylis Wheatley YWCA
The Old Schofield Skating Ring (25th & Schofield)
Arlene's House of Music - Indiana Avenue*
The Sunset Club and Al's British Lounge on Indiana Avenue