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The Allisonville area's history goes way back. The suburb was named for John Allison, who brought his family from Kentucky to clear and farm the area in 1819. And the brick home of another early settler, John West (ca. 1830s), can still be found at its original location along Allisonville Road. Learn more here: https://indyencyclopedia.org/allisonville/

Image: Built in 1836, the West house in Allisonville is one of the oldest-known surviving houses in Marion County, Indiana; Image Credit: Library of Congress

The When Store was a wholesale clothing store that operated in Indy from 1875-1931. Check out our entry to learn about the store's history and the fun story behind its unique name: https://indyencyclopedia.org/the-when-store/

Image: When Clothing Store, 1906; Image Credit: Bass Photo Co Collection, Indiana Historical Society

Did you know Indianapolis has a vast and expanding network of over 100 miles of paved, multi-use greenways and trails designed for walking, biking, and running?

Join us on June 7th, 2 pm at The Central Library to learn all about the history of Indianapolis's key interconnected trails, the Monon Trail, the Cultural Trail, and the B&O Trail.

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The Rise of Indianapolis Greenways and Trails: The Monon, Cultural, and B&O Trails Join us for an in-person lecture to learn about the history of Indianapolis's key interconnected trails, the Monon Trail, the Cultural Trail, and the B&O Trail. . Event starts at June 7, 2026 2:00 PM EDT