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

Johnson County Museum of History

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 13, 2013

1. Johnson County Museum of History Marker

Inscription.
In 1922 members of the Franklin Masonic Lodge No. 107 broke ground on this neoclassical building that served as their Masonic Temple until 1987. The Johnson County Historical Society and the Johnson County government jointly purchased the temple in 1988 and the building became the home of the Johnson County Museum of History.

Began in 1931 by the Daughters of the American Revolution, the museum occupied the basement of the Johnson County courthouse and the Suckow home before moving into this location. The building now houses exhibits, collections storage, an auditorium, and a genealogy library.

Erected 2011 by Johnson County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.

Location. 39° 28.918′ N, 86° 3.307′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Indiana, in Johnson County. It is on North Main Street north of Madison Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 135 North Main Street, Franklin IN 46131, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is

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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 walking distance of this marker: Nancy Kerlin Barnett (a few steps from this marker); Hendricks Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Province Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnson County Civil War Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Johnson County War Memorial Honor Rolls (about 600 feet away); Johnson County Revolutionary War Memorial (about 600 feet away); Johnson County Spanish American War Honor Roll (about 600 feet away); Johnson County Court Houses (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.

Reverse View - - Johnson County Museum of History Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 13, 2013

2. Reverse View - - Johnson County Museum of History Marker

Full View - - Johnson County Museum of History & Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, October 13, 2013

3. Full View - - Johnson County Museum of History & Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 744 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 15, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.