Near Franklin in Johnson County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Old Hopewell Academy
1855 - - - 1889
To commemorate the Ideals and Services of the
Erected 1939 by Graduates, Former Students and Friends.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 39° 29.622′ N, 86° 6.95′ W. Marker is near Franklin, Indiana, in Johnson County. Marker can be reached from Road W100N south of State Road 144, on the right when traveling south. At the Hopewell Cemetery go up into the drive-way of the Hopewell Church. The marker is near the flag poll at the northern edge of the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Franklin IN 46131, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Franklin Township High School (a few steps from this marker); Hopewell Academy 1855 to 1884 (within shouting distance of this marker); Hopewell Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Hopewell Academy Boarding House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Big Spring (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Big Spring (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Hopewell Flag (approx. half a mile away); Two Cent Road and Three Notch Road (approx. 2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.
Also see . . . Hopewell Presbyterian Church. Church homepage (Submitted on July 17, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 16, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 680 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 16, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.