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

Paul V. McNutt

34th Governor of Indiana

— 1933 to 1937 —

Paul V. McNutt Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 2, 2025

1. Paul V. McNutt Marker

Inscription. Born July 19, 1891 at 200 N. Walnut Street. He became Indiana's 34th governor. He also was state and national American Legion commander, I.U. Law School dean, High Commissioner and first U.S. ambassador to Philippine Republic. Died March 24, 1955; buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is July 19, 1891.

Location. 39° 28.818′ N, 86° 3.539′ 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

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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); City of Franklin (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.

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 . . . Paul V. McNutt. Wikipedia entry on the American diplomat and politician. (Submitted on December 8, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 2, 2025

2. Paul V. McNutt Marker

Featured marker is on the left.

Paul V. McNutt image. Click for full size.

Royden Dixon, U.S. War Information Office; via Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Div. (Public Domain), October 1941

3. Paul V. McNutt

McNutt, photographed here while leading the Federal Security Agency, was a forceful, controversial Democrat who was an ally and occasional rival of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 25, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3. submitted on December 8, 2025, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.