Martinsville in Morgan County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Emmett Forest Branch
31st Governor of Indiana
Erected 1967 by Citizens of Morgan County.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Spanish-American • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.
Location. 39° 25.655′ N, 86° 25.653′ W. Marker is in Martinsville, Indiana, in Morgan County. It is at the intersection of North Jefferson Street and East Morgan Street, on the left when traveling north on North Jefferson Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Martinsville IN 46151, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana and specifically in Greater Indianapolis. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Paul Vories McNutt (here, next to this marker); William G. Bray (a few steps from this marker); Morgan County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Morgan County (Indiana) - Veterans (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); National Rosie the Riveter Memorial Rose Garden (about 300 feet away); Memorial of Honor (about 300 feet away); Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); Thomas and Rue Johnson (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Martinsville.
Also see . . . Official Web Site - - Indiana Historical Bureau::. This site holds another quality biography of Ex-Governor Emmett F. Branch. (Submitted on May 28, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 886 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on May 28, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.










