Wanamaker, Indiana
Encyclopedia
Wanamaker, Indiana, is a community of Indianapolis
located in southeast Marion County
, Indiana
. Wanamaker is situated nine miles (14.5 km) southeast of downtown Indianapolis in northern Franklin Township
. The community is concentrated near the intersection of Southeastern Avenue and Northeastern Avenue.
, who was the 35th United States Postmaster General
. He was appointed by President
Benjamin Harrison
in 1889. There is some knowledge of the Wanamaker family living for a short time in Indiana but they returned to Philadelphia
.
schools serve the Wanamaker area. Depending on a student's grade, a student in the immediate community would attend either Acton Elementary School or Wanamaker Elementary School, Kitley Intermediate School, Franklin Township Middle School East, or Franklin Central High School
.
and Indiana State Police
provide law enforcement for the community.
The Franklin Township Fire Department (specifically Station 51 located in Wanamaker) serves the Wanamaker area. The station was formed under the name the Wanamaker Fire Department in 1947.
The United States Post Office Wanamaker Branch provides local postal services.
Indianapolis
Indianapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Indiana, and the county seat of Marion County, Indiana. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city's population is 839,489. It is by far Indiana's largest city and, as of the 2010 U.S...
located in southeast Marion County
Marion County, Indiana
Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. Census 2010 recorded a population of 903,393, making it the largest county in the state and 55th most populated county in the country, greater than the population of six states. The county seat is Indianapolis, the state capital and...
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
. Wanamaker is situated nine miles (14.5 km) southeast of downtown Indianapolis in northern Franklin Township
Franklin Township, Marion County, Indiana
Franklin Township is one of the nine townships of Marion County, Indiana, United States. Located in the southeast corner of the county, it has been subsumed into the city of Indianapolis along with most of the rest of the county...
. The community is concentrated near the intersection of Southeastern Avenue and Northeastern Avenue.
History
The town was founded under the name New Bethel in 1834 and was platted from farmland that belonged to Mary Adams. The community later changed its name to Wanamaker for John WanamakerJohn Wanamaker
John Wanamaker was a United States merchant, religious leader, civic and political figure, considered by some to be the father of modern advertising and a "pioneer in marketing." Wanamaker was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.-Biography:He was born on July 11, 1838.He opened his first store in...
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United States Postmaster General
The United States Postmaster General is the Chief Executive Officer of the United States Postal Service. The office, in one form or another, is older than both the United States Constitution and the United States Declaration of Independence...
. He was appointed by President
President
A president is a leader of an organization, company, trade union, university, or country.Etymologically, a president is one who presides, who sits in leadership...
Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd President of the United States . Harrison, a grandson of President William Henry Harrison, was born in North Bend, Ohio, and moved to Indianapolis, Indiana at age 21, eventually becoming a prominent politician there...
in 1889. There is some knowledge of the Wanamaker family living for a short time in Indiana but they returned to Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Philadelphia County, with which it is coterminous. The city is located in the Northeastern United States along the Delaware and Schuylkill rivers. It is the fifth-most-populous city in the United States,...
.
Public schools
Franklin Township Community School CorporationFranklin Township Community School Corporation
Franklin Township Community School Corporation is a public school district in Franklin Township, Marion County, Indiana, United States. It is responsible for seven elementary schools, two intermediate schools, two middle schools and one high school. The school district's current enrollment is...
schools serve the Wanamaker area. Depending on a student's grade, a student in the immediate community would attend either Acton Elementary School or Wanamaker Elementary School, Kitley Intermediate School, Franklin Township Middle School East, or Franklin Central High School
Franklin Central High School
Franklin Central High School is a four-year public high school in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. As of 2010, the high school's enrollment is 2,568 students in grades 9 through 12. It is the only high school under the responsibility of the Franklin Township Community School Corporation. Franklin...
.
Public services
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police DepartmentIndianapolis Metropolitan Police Department
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is the law enforcement agency for the city of Indianapolis, Indiana, in the United States. Its operational jurisdiction covers all of the consolidated city of Indianapolis and Marion County except for the Airport Authority and three of the four...
and Indiana State Police
Indiana State Police
The Indiana State Police is the statewide law enforcement agency for the state of Indiana. Indiana was the 12th state to offer protection to its citizens with a state police force.-History:...
provide law enforcement for the community.
The Franklin Township Fire Department (specifically Station 51 located in Wanamaker) serves the Wanamaker area. The station was formed under the name the Wanamaker Fire Department in 1947.
The United States Post Office Wanamaker Branch provides local postal services.
Churches
- The Bible Church
- Franklin Central Christian Church
- Maple Hill United Methodist Church
- New Bethel Baptist Church
- Wanamaker Church of Christ
- Nativity Catholic Church
Businesses
Wanamaker has several local businesses, mostly located along Southeastern Avenue.- Art Classes: MyArt Studio and Art Center
- Automotive Sales & Service: Indy Cylinder Head Inc., Logan's Service, Ray Skillman Chevrolet, Wanamaker Auto & Detail Shop LLC, Watsons Collision Center
- Banking: Chase Investment Services
- Banquet Facility: Winds of Wanamaker
- Barber Shops: Mac's the Hair Place http://www.macshairplace.com
- Carpet & Flooring: Wanamaker Floor Covering
- Childcare: Heaven to Eleven, Inc.
- Drug Stores: Dollar GeneralDollar GeneralDollar General Corp. is a U.S. chain of variety stores headquartered in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. As of January 2011, Dollar General operated over 9,300 stores in 35 U.S. states....
, CVS/pharmacy - Dry Cleaners: Mascari Cleaners, Inc.
- Flower & Gift Shops: Nan's Hands, Wanamker Flower Shoppe
- Feed & Pet Supplies: Wanamaker Feed & Seed Co.
- Insurance: Doug Hiner, State Farm Insurance
- Legal Services: David A. Retherford, Attorney At Law
- Restaurants: New Bethel Ordinary, Wheatley's Inc.(Friday Fish Fry), Randy's Pizza, Brewskies Pub & Eatery, The Gold Mine, Circle City Pizza, Wendy'sWendy'sWendy's is an international fast food chain restaurant founded by Dave Thomas on November 15, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio, United States. The company decided to move its headquarters to Dublin, Ohio, on January 29, 2006. It has been owned by Triarc since 2008...
, McDonald'sMcDonald'sMcDonald's Corporation is the world's largest chain of hamburger fast food restaurants, serving around 64 million customers daily in 119 countries. Headquartered in the United States, the company began in 1940 as a barbecue restaurant operated by the eponymous Richard and Maurice McDonald; in 1948...
, SubwaySubway (restaurant)Subway is an American restaurant franchise that primarily sells submarine sandwiches and salads. It is owned and operated by Doctor's Associates, Inc. . Subway is one of the fastest growing franchises in the world with 35,519 restaurants in 98 countries and territories as of October 25th, 2011...
onemore lounge. - Salons & Spas: Avanti Hair & Fashion Designs, Exclusives Salon & Day Spa, Focus Therapeutic Message, Silhouttes Family Hair Designs & Tanning
- Storage: Wanamaker Self Storage
- Veterinarian: Wanamaker Animal Hospital
Local media
The Franklin Township Informer is a publication of the Franklin Township Civic League. Its headquarters is located in Wanamaker.Highway
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