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

The Hopewell Flag

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 14, 2013

1. The Hopewell Flag Marker

Inscription. Site of presentation of an American Flag to Company F. 7th Indiana volunteer Infantry Regiment August 20, 1861. The 34-star flag, sewn by ladies of Hopewell Presbyterian Church, was received at a farewell picnic in a grove on the John H. Van Nuys farm. William “Billy” Davis took up the battle-torn colors twice when the bearer was killed.

(The flag is displayed at the Johnson County Museum of History.)

Erected by Johnson County Historical Society and Johnson County Museum of History.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Vexillology series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 39° 29.974′ N, 86° 7.198′ W. Marker is near Franklin, Indiana, in Johnson County. It is on State Road 144 west of North Centerline Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Big Spring (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Big Spring (approx. ¼ mile away); Hopewell Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Franklin Township High School (approx.

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half a mile away); Old Hopewell Academy (approx. half a mile away); Hopewell Academy 1855 to 1884 (approx. half a mile away); Hopewell Academy Boarding House (approx. half a mile away); Donnell's Knoll (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Toll House on Hopewell & Union Village Gravel Road (was approx. half a mile away but has been confirmed missing).

Side B - - The Hopewell Flag Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 14, 2013

2. Side B - - The Hopewell Flag Marker

Long View - Side A - - The Hopewell Flag Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 14, 2013

3. Long View - Side A - - The Hopewell Flag Marker

Long View - Side B - - The Hopewell Flag Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, July 14, 2013

4. Long View - Side B - - The Hopewell Flag Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,325 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 17, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.