Martinsville in Morgan County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Emmett Forest Branch
Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 20, 2022
1. Emmett Forest Branch Marker (Front)
A reform-minded Republican lawmaker, Emmett Forest Branch (1874-1932) served Indiana as a legislator, lieutenant governor, and governor. He served in the Spanish-American War and WWI. Branch spent three terms in the Indiana House of Representatives (1903-1908), rising to Speaker of the House. In 1920, he was elected lieutenant governor under Governor Warren McCray.
Branch became governor April 30, 1924 after the resignation of McCray. During his brief term, he advocated for improvements to roads, schools, and other state institutions. He also promoted children’s health and dedicated the Riley Hospital for Children. He left office January 12, 1925, and returned to this house in his native Martinsville as lawyer and businessman.
Erected 2018 by Indiana Historical Bureau, Mayor Shannon E. Kohl and the City of Martinsville, and Home Bank. (Marker Number 55.2018.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 12, 1925.
Location. 39° 25.618′ N, 86° 25.333′ W. Marker is in Martinsville, Indiana, in Morgan County. Marker is on East Washington Street just east of
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Paul Vories McNutt (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Emmett Forest Branch (approx. 0.3 miles away); William G. Bray (approx. 0.3 miles away); Morgan County (Indiana) - Veterans (approx. 0.3 miles away); Glenn Curtis (approx. 0.6 miles away); Branch McCracken (approx. 10.8 miles away); Monrovia High School (approx. 10.9 miles away); Hubbard Mill (approx. 11 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Martinsville.
Also see . . . Emmett Forest Branch. (Submitted on November 21, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 20, 2022
2. Emmett Forest Branch Marker (Back)
Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 20, 2022
3. Emmett Forest Branch Marker
Photographed By Tom Bosse, November 20, 2022
4. Emmett Forest Branch Marker
5. Emmett Forest Branch
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 21, 2022, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
