Needham Township near Franklin in Johnson County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Second Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 2, 2025
1. Second Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Marker
The first church building erected in 1836 was in use about thirty years. The second building of well-burned brick, made locally, was dedicated in June of 1867 and was used until the present building was dedicated on April 14th, 1929. The church has served this community continuously since its founding. The first and present parsonage was built in 1948.
The adjoining Second Mount Pleasant Cemetery was established in 1839 after the church was organized.
One half mile west of the church on Sugar Creek is the site of a grist and flour mill. Erection began about 1832. The builders were Beard and McDermed. This mill later known as Clark Mill. This mill operated by two horizontal water wheels was in operation until 1897.
Erected 1981.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is April 14, 1929.
Location. 39° 30.162′ N, 85° 57.069′ W. Marker is near Franklin, Indiana, in Johnson County. It is in Needham Township. It is at the intersection of
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana and specifically in Greater Indianapolis. It is also 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Smiley Mill (approx. 3.7 miles away); Franklin Wonder Five (approx. 5.4 miles away); Home of Columbus Horatio Hall (approx. 5.4 miles away); Birthplace of Roger D. Branigin (approx. 5.4 miles away); Indiana Masonic Home (approx. 5½ miles away); Holloway Hall (approx. 5½ miles away); Kittie Palmer School (approx. 5.6 miles away); Heck-Hasler House (approx. 5.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 2, 2025
2. Second Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Marker
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 2, 2025
3. Second Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
View from County Road 150 North farther west of the marker.
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, March 23, 2019
4. Second Mount Pleasant Baptist Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 24, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
