Brownstown in Jackson County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

In Memory of Col. John Ketcham / Time Capsule

Side 'One' - - In Memory of Col. John Ketcham / Marker image. Click for full size.

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1. Side 'One' - - In Memory of Col. John Ketcham / Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In Memory of Col. John Ketcham

1782 - 1865
Fearless pioneer, Ranger, surveyor, public servant who dedicated this public square for seat of government of Jackson County, Ind. when Brownstown was founded April 8, 1816.

Time Capsule

Brownstown Area Sesquicentennial
October 1-8, 1966

To be opened in preparation for
Brownstown, Ind., Bicentennial 2016 A. D.

Steering Committee

Mrs. G. R. Gillespie, Chr. • R. A. Brodhecker, V. Chr. • R. R. Robertson, Sec. • John H. Robertson, Sec. • Kathryn Horstman, Tr. • Kenneth Ball • Alan D. Beickman • Mrs. James P. Heller • Thomas P. Kieffer • Harry McOsker • Joseph Nierman • Robert Nuss • William Sharp • Mrs. M. K. Summers

Erected 1966 by Ralph L. Anderson great-great-grandson of Col. Ketcham. (Marker Number 36.1966.2.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers, and the Time Capsules series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is April 8, 1864.

Location.

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38° 52.7′ N, 86° 2.526′ W. Marker is in Brownstown, Indiana, in Jackson County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 50) and East Cross Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. Located on the South/West lawn of the Jackson County Courthouse in Brownstown, Indiana. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brownstown IN 47220, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. All Veterans Honor Roll Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Jackson County W.W. I Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Vallonia (approx. 3.3 miles away); Shieldstown Bridge (approx. 3.3 miles away); Site of Fort Vallonia (approx. 3.8 miles away); Bartholomew Trail (approx. 3.8 miles away); Driftwood Church and Cemetery (approx. 6.4 miles away); Medora Covered Bridge (approx. 7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brownstown.

Additional commentary.
1. Capsule Opened
I read in The Tribune that the community opened the 1966 time capsule in 2014 in anticipation of Brownstown's sesquicentennial in 2016. A new time capsule was placed (I don't know where) that will be opened in 2066 to celebrate Brownstown's sestercentennial. Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor

Side 'Two' - - In Memory of Col. John Ketcham / Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 28, 2011

2. Side 'Two' - - In Memory of Col. John Ketcham / Marker

— Submitted June 23, 2020, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon.

Wide View - - In Memory of Col. John Ketcham / Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 28, 2011

3. Wide View - - In Memory of Col. John Ketcham / Marker

"Bell" - - A few steps from marker. image. Click for full size.

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4. "Bell" - - A few steps from marker.

Long View - - Marker & Bell image. Click for full size.

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5. Long View - - Marker & Bell

"Tank" on North/West Lawn image. Click for full size.

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6. "Tank" on North/West Lawn

Obverse of "Tank" image. Click for full size.

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7. Obverse of "Tank"

North/East Corner - - Jackson County Courthouse - - Brownstown, Indiana image. Click for full size.

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8. North/East Corner - - Jackson County Courthouse - - Brownstown, Indiana

South/West Corner - - Jackson County Courthouse - - Brownstown, Indiana image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 28, 2011

9. South/West Corner - - Jackson County Courthouse - - Brownstown, Indiana

Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 756 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on September 2, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on August 30, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.