A century after his death, Black man lynched in Indianapolis gets historical marker
The coroner initially said Indianapolis resident George Tompkins "could not have hanged himself." A new plaque tells how his ...
Historical marker unveiled for 1922 Indianapolis lynching victim
In March of 1922, 19-year-old George Tompkins was found hanging from a tree in Riverside Park near Cold Spring and Lafayette ...
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Historical marker honors Columbia Female Institute: 'Where barriers were broken'
The city unveiled its newest historical marker at the site of the former Columbia Female Institute off West 7th Street on ...
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Chester County Black Cemetery to Get Historic Marker
Founded in 1817, the Shiloh African Methodist Episcopal Church in Westtown served as a center for the local Black community.
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Charlottesville unveils historical marker about sales of enslaved people
The city of Charlottesville unveiled a state historical marker on Monday that recognizes the sales of enslaved men, women, ...
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Historic spots in Dayton: The Wright brothers and the birth of aviation
The Ohio Historical Markers identify, commemorate and honor the important people, places and events that have contributed to the state's rich history.