Indiana State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, Civil rights organization clubhouse in Indianapolis, United States.
The Indiana State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs occupies a two-and-a-half-story Colonial Revival building with brick foundation and hipped dormers on North Capitol Avenue. The interior spaces feature fireplaces and a layout designed for meetings and gatherings.
The structure was built in 1897 as a residence before the federation established it as permanent headquarters in 1927. The federation itself was founded in 1904 when Lillian Thomas Fox organized the initial clubs into a unified movement.
The organization served as a meeting place where African American women gathered to support education, health, and social causes in their community. Today, the building reflects the importance of these spaces for organizing and collective action.
The building sits on North Capitol Avenue in a location that is easy to find and visit when exploring the city's historic sites. Since the space remains an active center for the organization, it is best to check availability before planning a visit.
In 1945 the organization celebrated paying off its mortgage in an unusual way by burning the loan documents on the front lawn. This symbolic act showed the determination and pride of the members who had worked to achieve full ownership.
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