The Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center was started in 1911 as the Immigrant's Aid Society.   Later the name changed to the American Settlement. Located in downtown Indianapolis, the center assisted immigrants (mainly from Eastern Europe) in learning the English language and caring for children. In 1939, guided by its director, Mary Rigg, the center moved to 1917 W. Morris Street in the former town of West Indianapolis.  After Mary Rigg died in 1971, the center was renamed in her memory.  In 1998, the center constructed a new building across the street at 1920 W. Morris Street.