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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B9M_first-church-school-and-cemetery_Greenwood-IN.html
Presbyterians formed the first church in Greenwood on Dec. 31, 1825, and erected the first church building in Johnson County on or near this site in early 1826. The meeting house and surrounding cemetery occupied two acres of land that were donate…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B9L_first-cabin-in-greenwood_Greenwood-IN.html
Greenwood was founded Sept. 30, 1823. The original land owners, who were descendants of Dutch immigrants, came from Mercer County, Kentucky. A log cabin was built on or near this site by John B. and Jane Brewer Smock. The first church (Presbyteria…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19HN_first-cabin-in-franklin_Franklin-IN.html
A two room log cabin was built on or near this site in March, 1823 by George King, by whose efforts Johnson County was authorized Dec. 31, 1822 and organized March 8, 1823. King donated land for the county seat and Franklin was founded May 22, 182…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19HM_franklin_Franklin-IN.html
Founded in 1823, is the home of Franklin College, 1834 and the birthplace of two Indiana governors, Paul V. McNutt, 1891, at 599 E. Adams and Roger D. Branigin, 1902, at 205 Yandes. Johnson County Historical Museum at 150 W. Madison, Indiana Mason…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19HK_bargersville-school_Bargersville-IN.html
This is the site of the Bargersville School that opened in 1912 with 162 students as part of White River Township's Center Grove Schools. Students in grades 1-8 attended here until 1937.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19HH_william-merritt-chase_Nineveh-IN.html
(Front Side)Prolific artist who helped develop and promote a style internationally recognized as distinctly American. Born 1849 near here; studied art in Indianapolis, New York, and Munich. Returned to New York in 1878; opened lavish Tenth Street …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19H9_home-of-columbus-horatio-hall_Franklin-IN.html
This plaque marks the site of the home of
Columbus Horatio Hall
1846 - - - - - 1928
Famed Professor of Greek and Latin at Franklin College and upon two occasions its acting President, Columbus H. Hall was one of its most beloved and ill…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19H7_birthplace-of-paul-vories-mcnutt_Franklin-IN.html
McNutt, born July 19, 1891 at 200 N. Walnut, was Indiana's 33rd Governor (1933-1937), state and national American Legion Commander, I. U. Law School Dean, High Commissioner and first U.S. Ambassador to Philippine Republic. Died March 24, 1955; bur…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19H6_birthplace-of-roger-d-branigin_Franklin-IN.html
As Indiana's 42nd governor 1965-1969, championed equal opportunity in education and housing. Earned degrees from Franklin College and Harvard University. Deputy prosecutor of Johnson and Brown counties 1926-1929. Practiced law in Franklin, Louisvi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19H3_historical-blue-river-township_Edinburgh-IN.html
Surveyed August 1820 by John Hendricks; Berry Trail, 1819; John Campbell Cabin, Edinburg, 1820; Elisha Adams Cabin, Amity, 1821; Mauxferry Road, 1823; Freeman Cemetery, 1823; Thompson Mills, 1825-1957; Hamner School and Cemetery, Amity, 1826; Joll…