Franklin in Johnson County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Franklin
Erected 1973 by Descendants of Smiley Mill Pioneers and Ruth and Chelsea Dinn.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.
Location. 39° 28.773′ N, 86° 3.831′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Indiana, in Johnson County. Marker is on U.S. 31 south of State Road 144, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Franklin IN 46131, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Johnson County Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Johnson County Revolutionary War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); William Watson Wick (approx. 0.3 miles away); Birthplace of Paul Vories McNutt (approx. 0.3 miles away); George King – 1782-1868 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Johnson County Spanish American War Honor Roll (approx. half a mile away); Johnson County Court Houses (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Johnson County Civil War Memorial (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 456 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on November 21, 2023, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 18, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.