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. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Indiana

and specifically in Greater Indianapolis.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

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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 walking distance of this marker: First Cabin in Franklin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Paul V. McNutt (approx. 0.2 miles away); Small Town's Saturday Night (approx. 0.2 miles away); City of Franklin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Province Hospital (approx. ¼ mile away); Johnson County Museum of History (approx. ¼ mile away); Hendricks Cabin (approx. ¼ mile away); Nancy Kerlin Barnett (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Booker T. Washington School (was about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).

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 677 times since then and 12 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.