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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BC5_province-hospital_Franklin-IN.html
1906 - ∮ - ∮ - ∮ - 1946
Built in 1906
First and only Hospital in Johnson County until after World War II
(Second Plaque)
To Honor the lineage of Family Physicians who have served here
William M. Province, 1867 -…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BBM_first-fair-in-johnson-county_Franklin-IN.html
The fair was held in woods belonging to Garrett C. Bergen, November 1838. Entrance to grounds was from North Main Street. No admission was charged and no money paid out in premiums. June 23, 1884 this area became known as The Charity Denton Martin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BBL_johnson-county-museum-of-history_Franklin-IN.html
In 1922 members of the Franklin Masonic Lodge No. 107 broke ground on this neoclassical building that served as their Masonic Temple until 1987. The Johnson County Historical Society and the Johnson County government jointly purchased the temple i…
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/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/HM19G7_the-hopewell-flag_Franklin-IN.html
Site of presentation of an American Flag to Company F. 7th Indiana volunteer Infantry Regiment August 20, 1861. The 34-star flag, sewn by ladies of Hopewell Presbyterian Church, was received at a farewell picnic in a grove on the John H. Van Nuys …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19FU_big-spring_Franklin-IN.html
1831 - - - 1931
Big Spring Center of Hopewell Settlement
This building erected by John Hoefgen, in memory of the early settlers, his Mother, Eliza Demott Hoefgen, and Uncle, Albert List, long an Elder in the Hopewell Church.