From Bloomingpedia
Eleanor Long (b.
May 8,
1905 - d.
April 21,
2006) was one of the cofounders of the
Girls Club of Monroe County, later renamed to
Girls Inc. of Monroe County. In her 100th year, she attended the 30th anniversary of Girls Inc. on
April 22nd,
2005. During the event,
Bloomington Mayor
Mark Kruzan declared the day "Eleanor Long Day". She passed away in Texas where she had moved to live with her son.