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

City of Franklin

Platted 1823

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 2, 2025

1. City of Franklin Marker

Inscription. Founded in the spring of 1823 by George King, Franklin, Indiana serves as the county seat for Johnson County. After clearing land near the mouth of Hurricane Creek, King and his three companions would layout the foundations for what would become Franklin.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1823.

Location. 39° 28.816′ N, 86° 3.54′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Indiana, in Johnson County. It is at the intersection of West Jefferson Street and Walnut Street, on the left when traveling west on West Jefferson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 249 W Jefferson 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.

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: Small Town's Saturday Night (here, next to this marker); Paul V. McNutt (here, next to this marker); First Cabin in Franklin (here, next to this marker); Birthplace of Paul Vories McNutt (approx. 0.2 miles away); Johnson County Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Johnson County Spanish American War Honor Roll (approx. 0.2 miles away); Johnson County Court Houses (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Johnson County Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.

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Another marker is no longer nearby. Booker T. Washington School (was about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . The Early Court / Famous Firsts in Franklin (PDF). This is a map of Franklin, Indiana that includes a legend with public buildings, schools, colleges, recreational, utilities, industrial, and miscellaneous sites and includes a street index as well as a photograph of the Johnson County Museum. There is information about the early court, "famous firsts in Franklin," and a map of Johnson County. (Franklin Chamber of Commerce,1969; via Indiana State Library Digital Collections) (Submitted on December 8, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 2, 2025

2. City of Franklin Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 25, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.