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

Birthplace of Paul Vories McNutt

Photographed By Duane Hall, May 20, 2013

1. Birthplace of Paul Vories McNutt Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

McNutt, born July 19, 1891 at 200 N. Walnut, was Indiana's 33rd Governor (1933-1937), state and national American Legion Commander, I. U. Law School Dean, High Commissioner and first U.S. Ambassador to Philippine Republic. Died March 24, 1955; buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

Erected 1992 by Indiana Historical Bureau. (Marker Number 41.1992.1.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 24, 1955.

Location. 39° 28.957′ N, 86° 3.568′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Indiana, in Johnson County. Marker is at the intersection of N. Walnut St and W. King St, on the right when traveling south on N. Walnut St. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 N Walnut St, Franklin IN 46131, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Province Hospital (approx. ¼ mile away); Johnson County Museum of History (approx. ¼ mile away); Johnson County Civil War Memorial

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Johnson County Spanish American War Honor Roll (approx. ¼ mile away); Johnson County Revolutionary War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Johnson County Court Houses (approx. 0.3 miles away); Johnson County War Memorial Honor Rolls (approx. 0.3 miles away); Martin Place (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.

Also see . . . Indiana Governor History. Biography and painting of Governor McNutt from the Indiana Historical Bureau. (Submitted on July 18, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.)

Photographed By Duane Hall, May 20, 2013

2. Birthplace of Paul Vories McNutt Marker

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Birthplace of Paul Vories McNutt image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, May 20, 2013

3. Birthplace of Paul Vories McNutt

Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 524 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 18, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 2. submitted on April 18, 2015, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 3. submitted on July 18, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.