Franklin in Johnson County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Roger D. Branigin
42nd Governor of Indiana
| — | 1965 to 1969 | — |
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 6, 2026
1. Roger D. Branigin Marker
Born July 26, 1902, graduated from Franklin High School in 1919, Franklin College in 1923 and Harvard Law School in 1926. He served as a major in WWII and was Indiana's 42nd governor. He also ran as a stand-in for Lyndon B. Johnson during the 1968 Indiana Democratic presidential primary. Died November 19, 1975; buried at Greenlawn Cemetery.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is July 26, 1902.
Location. 39° 28.848′ N, 86° 3.076′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Indiana, in Johnson County. It is at the intersection of East Jefferson Street and North Crowell Street, on the right when traveling west on East Jefferson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 333 E 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Franklin College (here, next to this marker); City of Franklin (here, next to this marker); Franklin Wonder Five (here, next to this marker); Kittie Palmer School (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dedicated to All U.S. Veterans Who Have Honorably Served (approx. 0.2 miles away); Home of Columbus Horatio Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Birthplace of Roger D. Branigin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Johnson County War Memorial Honor Rolls (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 6, 2026
2. Roger D. Branigin Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
