Charles Sheldon
(1857-1946)
- Minister of Central Congregational Church in Topeka
- Known for book In His Steps published in 1897, ranked as 39th bestselling book of all time
- Worked with African American "Exodusters" to improve Tennessee Town community in Topeka
- Helped sponsor first African American kindergarten west of Mississippi River
- Prohibitionist, actively campaigned against saloons
