Martinsville in Morgan County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Emmett Forest Branch
31st Governor of Indiana
Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009
1. Emmett Forest Branch Marker
Inscription.
Emmett Forest Branch 1874 - 1932 Lifetime resident Martinsville; Graduated Martinsville High School 1891; L.L.B. Indiana University 1896; Practiced law in Martinsville; Lieutenant, Company K Spanish-American War; Colonel Indiana’s 152nd Infantry W.W. I; State Representative; Speaker of House; Lt. Governor 1921-1923; 31st Governor of Indiana, 1924-1925.
Emmett Forest Branch
1874 - 1932
Lifetime resident Martinsville; Graduated Martinsville High School 1891; L.L.B. Indiana University 1896; Practiced law in Martinsville; Lieutenant, Company K Spanish-American War; Colonel Indiana’s 152nd Infantry W.W. I; State Representative; Speaker of House; Lt. Governor 1921-1923; 31st Governor of Indiana, 1924-1925.
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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Paul Vories McNutt (here, next to this marker); William G. Bray (a few steps from this marker); Morgan County (Indiana) - Veterans (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Emmett Forest Branch (approx. 0.3 miles away); Glenn Curtis (approx. 0.6 miles
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.)
Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009
2. Wide View - - Emmett Forest Branch Marker
The Emmett Branch marker is the one on the right in the photo.
Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009
3. Looking South - - Emmett Forest Branch Marker
The Emmett Branch Marker is front and center in the photo.
Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009
4. North / East Corner - - Morgan County (Indiana) Courthouse
Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009
5. North / West Corner - - Morgan County (Indiana) Courthouse
Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009
6. West Side - - Morgan County Indiana Courthouse
Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009
7. Mortar on Courthouse Lawn
Morgan County Historical Society, circa Unknown
8. An Old Photo Greetings to Martinsville, Indiana
Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009
9. Cannon on Courthouse Lawn
Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009
10. South / West Corner - - Morgan County Indiana Courthouse
Photographed By Al Wolf, May 25, 2009
11. South / East Corner - - Morgan County (Indiana) Courthouse
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 751 times since then and 14 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.