Franklin in Johnson County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Franklin College
Founded 1834
Photographed by Craig Doda, September 6, 2026
1. Franklin College Marker
A private liberal arts college founded in 1834. It was the first college in Indiana and third nationally to admit women (1842). Nearly all the buildings on campus are placed around an ellipse known as Dame Mall, named after John Dame, the first ever graduate from Franklin College.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 39° 28.85′ 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: 296 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 what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Roger D. Branigin (here, next to this marker); Franklin Wonder Five (here, next to this marker); City of Franklin (here, next to this marker); Kittie Palmer School (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dedicated to All U.S. Veterans Who Have Honorably Served (approx. 0.2 miles away); Birthplace of Roger D. Branigin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Home of Columbus Horatio Hall (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. Franklin College 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 3 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.
