Brownstown in Jackson County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
In Memory of Col. John Ketcham / Time Capsule
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 28, 2011
1. Side 'One' - - In Memory of Col. John Ketcham / Marker
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. 38° 52.7′ N, 86° 2.526′ W. Marker is in Brownstown, Indiana, in Jackson County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 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); The Freedom Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Sons Of The American Revolution Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); 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). 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
— Submitted June 
23, 2020, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon.
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 28, 2011
2. Side 'Two' - - In Memory of Col. John Ketcham / Marker
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3. Wide View - - In Memory of Col. John Ketcham / Marker
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4. "Bell" - - A few steps from marker.
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5. Long View - - Marker & Bell
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6. "Tank" on North/West Lawn
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7. Obverse of "Tank"
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8. North/East Corner - - Jackson County Courthouse - - Brownstown, Indiana
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 802 times since then and 17 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.
