Charles Sheldon
(1857-1946)
- Pastor of Central Congregational Church, Topeka
- Author of best selling novel, In His Steps
- Led his congregation in helping the Exodusters of Tennessee Town in Topeka
- Started the first kindergarten west of the Mississippi River for black children
Check Kansapedia for more information regarding Charles Sheldon.
Sheldon is also featured in Read Kansas! lesson M-30 - Meet the Reformers.
