Brookville in Franklin County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Whitewater Valley Flood Victims Memorial
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 3, 2023
1. Whitewater Valley Flood Victims Memorial Marker
This memorial is dedicated to the flood victims of Whitewater Valley from this spot, which marks "The Fries Homestead" on March 25, 1913, were lost.
Mrs. Margaret Fries, her daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Seiwert, her granddaughter Hedwig Seiwert, her son John A. Fries, his wife Adelaide, and their three children John, Paul And Mary
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is March 25, 1913.
Location. 39° 24.558′ N, 85° 0.61′ W. Marker is in Brookville, Indiana, in Franklin County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 52 and Blue Creek Road, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 52. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11153 Route 52, Brookville IN 47012, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brookville, Franklin County (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Abram Hammond (approx. 0.6 miles away); Franklin County War Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Franklin County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Loyalty and Service to the People of Franklin County (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Courthouse Square (approx. 0.7 miles away);
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Photographed By Craig Doda, June 3, 2023
2. Whitewater Valley Flood Victims Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 62 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 20, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
