Brookville in Franklin County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

David Stoops - Pioneer

1770 - 1854

Photographed by Trevor L Whited, January 18, 2021

1. David Stoops - Pioneer 1770-1854 Marker

Inscription. Arrived here in 1805 in company with Amos Butler. Landgrant for 160 acres at this site 1811. Acquired another 150 acres in 1817. Large cabin stood just south of this cemetery. During his first year, he cleared 11 acres of virgin forest, singlehanded. He was the father of 25 children whose descendants live throughout Indiana. Buried - Rutland, Indiana.

Erected 1966 by Mrs. Raymond A. Everett.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 39° 25.347′ N, 85° 1.251′ W. Marker is in Brookville, Indiana, in Franklin County. It is on St Marys Road, on the left when traveling west. Inside the fence of Maple Grove Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brookville IN 47012, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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: Goodwin Home (approx. half a mile away); Brookville's Carnegie Library (approx. half a mile away); Brookville Historic District (approx. half a mile away); Franklin County American Revolution Memorial (approx. half a mile away); The Courthouse Square (approx. half a mile away); Loyalty and Service to the People of Franklin County

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(approx. half a mile away); Franklin County Veterans Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Franklin County War Memorial (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brookville.

Photographed by Trevor L Whited, January 18, 2021

2. David Stoops - Pioneer 1770-1854 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 460 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.