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

George King – 1782-1868

Pioneer, Civic Leader, Philanthropist

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

1. George King – 1782-1868 Marker

Inscription. Founder and proprietor of Franklin, IN. Leader in the establishment of Johnson County, 1822. Founder of the First Presbyterian Church, Postmaster, Justice of the Peace and benefactor of Franklin College as donor of its original site and member of the first board of directors, 1835-40. First president of the Cemetery Board. Financial supporter of Hanover College and American Tract Society.

Erected by King Thomasson Family.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.

Location. 39° 28.547′ N, 86° 3.592′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Indiana, in Johnson County. It can be reached from the intersection of West South Street and Ninevah Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is in Franklin Greenlawn Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 W South St, Franklin IN 46131, 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.

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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: William Watson Wick (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnson County Revolutionary War Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Johnson County Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); City of Franklin (approx. 0.3 miles away); Small Town's Saturday Night (approx. 0.3 miles away); Paul V. McNutt (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Cabin in Franklin (approx. 0.3 miles away); Franklin (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.

Also see . . . George Wasson King. Find a Grave entry on the pioneer includes the text of an extensive biography printed in The Johnson County Press shortly after his death. (Submitted on May 2, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, April 29, 2023

2. George King – 1782-1868 Marker

via Johnson County Museum of History

3. George King

Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 479 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 2, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.