Brookville in Franklin County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Franklin County Veterans Memorial
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 3, 2023
1. Franklin County Veterans Memorial Marker, Side One
The original monument on this site was erected by the Grand Army of the Republic and bore the following inscription: "I am dying, but I die for my country" Gen. P. A. Hackleman was the only general from Indiana killed in battle during the Civil War. Born Nov. 15th, 1814. Killed at Corinth, Oct. 3, 1862. On the side facing the court house was an inscription: J. P. Bohlander, Co. H. 52 Ind. Inf. Born July 17, 1835, drowned in Tenn. River. Jan. 2, 1865.
Monument rebuilt in 1963 by the Board of County Commissioners: William Allen, Walter Wendel, and Omer Prickel.
In grateful appreciation to the men and women from Franklin County who served their country during the Vietnam War
In grateful appreciation to all the men and women of Franklin County who served their county, state and nation in World War II and the Korean Conflict.
This tablet is dedicated in grateful recognition of the patriotic service rendered by the men and women of Franklin County who served our country during the Civil War, 1861-1865 Spanish American War, 1898 World War, 1917-1918
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical date for this entry is November 15, 1814.
Location. 39° 25.12′ N, 85° 0.76′ W. Memorial is in Brookville, Indiana, in Franklin County. It
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Regionally, this memorial 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: Franklin County War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Loyalty and Service to the People of Franklin County (here, next to this marker); Abram Hammond (within shouting distance of this marker); The Courthouse Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin County American Revolution Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Brookville Historic District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); James Maurice Thompson Birthplace (approx. 0.2 miles away); Franklin County Seminary (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brookville.
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 3, 2023
2. Franklin County Veterans Memorial Marker, Side Two
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 3, 2023
3. Franklin County Veterans Memorial
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 3, 2023
4. Franklin County Veterans Memorial
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 3, 2023
5. Franklin County Veterans Memorial
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 3, 2023
6. Franklin County Veterans Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 24, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
