Grant program helps preserve and support historic African American sites

Program honors Eli Lilly chemist and preservationist Stan Cox Applications are open for two funds created to honor the legacy of an Eli Lilly chemist by providing grants to organizations working to preserve significant African American landmarks in Indiana. Standiford “Stan” Cox, who passed away in 2019, joined Eli Lilly and Co. in 1957 as its first Black chemist and was a generous advocate for the preservation of African American heritage sites. During his lifetime, he established two funds with Central Indiana Community Foundation (CICF), one in his name and one to honor his parents. The Standiford H. Cox Fund supports the restoration, preservation, operation, and ongoing maintenance of African American historic sites in Indiana. The Dovie Stewart Cox & Chester A. Cox Sr. Memorial Fund provides support for Lost Creek Settlement near Terre Haute, one of the state’s earliest settlements of free people of color. Indiana Landmarks will continue in its role as a key preservation advisor to the funds, identifying significant places and evaluating projects that the program could assist. Indiana Landmarks Black Heritage Preservation Program committee reviews initial recommendations and submits them to CICF in June. “CICF is honored to fulfill the legacy of Stan Cox and...