Franklin in Johnson County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
First Cabin in Franklin
Erected 1973 by Sesquicentennial Committee of the Johnson County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1823.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 39° 28.82′ N, 86° 3.539′ W. Marker was in Franklin, Indiana, in Johnson County. Marker was at the intersection of W. Jefferson Street (State Road 144) and Walnut Street, on the right when traveling east on W. Jefferson Street. Touch for map. Marker was 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 walking distance of this location. Birthplace of Paul Vories McNutt (approx. 0.2 miles away); Johnson County Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Johnson County Spanish American War Honor Roll (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Johnson County Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Johnson County Court Houses (approx. 0.2 miles away); Johnson County Revolutionary War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Johnson County War Memorial Honor Rolls (approx. 0.2 miles away); Province Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.
Additional commentary.
1. This Marker is Missing
It is missing completely, possibly been incorporated into the new walkway pillar.
Editor's note: I have added the markers on the pillar to our Want List
— Submitted September 30, 2023, by Maddox Hood of Franklin, Indiana.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 614 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.