Dedicated To All Men and Women
Wounded in All Our Wars
Combat Wounded Veterans
Military Order of
the Purple Heart 1782 - 1932
My stone is red for
the blood they shed.
The medal I bear
is my country's . . . — — Map (db m233249) WM
The architect recognized for this design is George William Gordon (1872-1935), a Greenfield resident. Gordon is also responsible for the designs of many other Hancock and surrounding county establishments, ie: churches, schools and residences. The . . . — — Map (db m241675) HM
In honor to those who served. In gratitude to those now serving. I was that which others did not want to be I went where others feared to go and did what others failed to do. I asked nothing from those who gave nothing and reluctantly accepted. . . . — — Map (db m242071) WM
Hancock County created 1828. Named for first signer of Declaration of Independence. Agricultural County, near center of Hoosier State. First settled 1818 in Blue River Township. Greenfield chosen County Seat in 1829. “Green Fields” . . . — — Map (db m32230) HM
Just north of the Hancock Hospital on State St. was the Leon E. Harker ranch. In the 1930s Leon collected rocks from all over the US to build a massive rock garden. It had lights, waterfalls, plants and pools. Northgate Shopping Center and Holiday . . . — — Map (db m233251) HM
Historic National Road
Information on the Move
Information always travels by the best available technology. In the 19th century, the National Road (Main Street, along which you now stand, represented the latest in state-of-the-art . . . — — Map (db m289088) HM
Information always travels by the best available technology. In the 19th century, the National Road (Main Street) along which you now stand, represented the latest in state-of-the-art communications.
Today many of us rely on sophisticated . . . — — Map (db m130948) HM
John Henry Felt, a Hancock County native and a classmate of James Whitcomb Riley, studied at the International Correspondence School. He was working at a lumber factory when he began studying architecture through correspondence courses and became a . . . — — Map (db m241673) HM
Will Vawter captured the character of
rural Hoosiers and the beauty of the
Indiana landscape in his art. Born in
1871, he lived in Greenfield by 1880,
and worked as an illustrator for local
newspapers by 1891. Vawter illustrated
works by many . . . — — Map (db m210244) HM
The Masonic Temple was built in 1895. The building has 3 stories and was built from Indiana limestone. Originally, the Masonic Temple housed Ward Walker & Co. clothing store and general mercantile and Goodman's Department Store on the first floor, . . . — — Map (db m241676) HM
William Keemer (born ca. 1852) of Carthage was a Black carpenter with ties to the nearby free Black community of Beech Settlement (begun ca.1828). In 1875, white Hancock County farmer William Vaughn accused Keemer of raping his wife. Keemer was . . . — — Map (db m276354) HM
Born: Indianapolis, Indiana Background: - Graduate of Indianapolis High School, class of 1893 - Graduate of University of Pennsylvania School of Architecture, class of 1896 - Graduate of Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris in 1901 - Joined . . . — — Map (db m241677) HM
May this place always remain a quiet and reverent place for people to gather, honor, reflect, remember, and give thanks to those who served in both peace time and war. When duty called, these men and women answered and paid the price to assure our . . . — — Map (db m242069) WM
Gifted by Hancock County Sheriff CK Bud Bud Gray in tribute to all Hancock County law enforcement officers who have served in our military — — Map (db m242072) WM
To the fallen Heroes, who gave the ultimate sacrifice. To all past & present service members that put themselves in harm's way to protect our freedom. Thank you. — — Map (db m242068) WM
Brown Twp.
Site of Warrington Flour Mills 1874-1913
First in Hancock County to use silk bolting cloth for refining flour. Brand name was "Snow Flake Flour". — — Map (db m241734) HM
An American Ace Pilot Of WWI
Born June 30, 1892 in Wilkinson, Indiana
Lost in Action in New Zealand March 24th, 1943 *Transferred to the US Air Service in Sept. 1917 *Ace Combat Pilot with the "Hat in The Ring" 94th Pursuit Squadron on . . . — — Map (db m242073) HM WM
For those who served their country in all conflicts Robert K. Adams • Gene Addison • Joseph Michael Allford • Tom Austin • Francis Baer • Samuel Baer • Branson Barton • Byron Barton • Fred Barton • Harold Barton • Robert Barton • Rodger Barton • . . . — — Map (db m242074) WM
(Side One)
Born 1878 in Pecksburg (which was 2.1 miles east). Elected to Board of Controls of Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) 1911, appointed Permanent Secretary 1913, continued after 1929 as Commissioner of High School . . . — — Map (db m69349) HM
T.H.I.&E. Interurban Depot Building
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m69350) HM
Adrian A. Parsons A Civil War veteran, Parsons engaged in diversified farming near here in 1884. In 1890s, he began purposeful, sustained cultivation of soybeans used for forage and fertilizer on his farm. Soybeans were not widely grown in U.S. . . . — — Map (db m232186) HM
The course of Bill Marvel’s life was set in motion when his father attended the 1914 Indianapolis 500. Clem acquired a passion for racing that his son soon embraced. Born in 1930, Bill first journeyed to the Speedway in 1935. But, it was 1941, at . . . — — Map (db m304261) HM
Born December 2, 1944, Dick Jordan’s life has always been about auto racing. His earliest memories are of attending races with his parents. Then in 1968, a milestone event occurred; USAC hired him to do media relations. In over 50 years there, . . . — — Map (db m304259) HM
Raided on Indianapolis’ North Side, Howard Billeisen Jr. aspired to follow his father in operating the family pharmacy. And though being shot in a robbery attempt didn’t dissuade him, a difficult Butler University chemistry course did. Then fate . . . — — Map (db m304258) HM
Larry Rice lived a life full of accomplishment, reaching the pinnacle of success in the sport he was passionate about, auto racing. A two-time starter in the Indianapolis 500, he won Co-Rookie Of The Year honors in 1978. He was twice the USAC . . . — — Map (db m174976) HM
Considered one of America’s greatest race drivers, Rodger Ward’s career began in earnest after his stint as a P-38 pilot in WWII. Racing midgets throughout his California home state, his success secured him rides with the prestigious AAA. In . . . — — Map (db m304262) HM
At 8:46 A.M. on the clear Tuesday morning of September 11th, 2001, American Airlines Flight 11, a Boeing 767, crashed into the World Trade Center North Tower in New York City. The impact instantly killed hundreds of people and trapped hundreds more . . . — — Map (db m304382) HM
History of Ronald Reagan Parkway
In 1990, the Hendricks County Board of Commissioners proposed a new thoroughfare, the North / South Corridor, to connect Interstate 70 and 74. Construction began in July 1995 with segments from County Road . . . — — Map (db m304264) HM
A Struggle for Unity
Leading up the election of President Abraham Lincoln, America was deeply divided about the taxation of cotton exports and the federal government’s power over individual states. Many “southern” states insisted they would . . . — — Map (db m304536) HM
The Silent War
Following the horrors of World War II, the United Nations (U.N.) charter was drafted in April 1945. Built upon the ideals of the previous League of Nations, nearly 50 countries signed on to participate in the organization for . . . — — Map (db m304532) HM
A Struggle for Independence
A struggle between Great Britain and its North American colonies erupted at the height of British power in 1775. Colonial resentment over taxation was brewing strong feelings to stage a fight for independence. . . . — — Map (db m304531) HM
Controversy in Battle
The strength of the Soviet Union was revealed by the influence of Communism in the late 1950s. The United States provided military aid and other financial support to the South Vietnamese government to resist occupation . . . — — Map (db m304537) HM
Our Liberty Confirmed
Despite American Independence from Great Britain, the “Royal Empire” remained strong. The British captured American seamen and forced them to serve in the Royal Navy to help fight French blockades surrounding England. In . . . — — Map (db m304534) HM
7:59 AM
American Airlines flight 11 departs from Boston’s Logan International Airport, bound for Los Angeles. Aboard are 11 crew members and 81 passengers, including 5 hijackers.
8:14 AM
Flight 11 has its final routine communication with . . . — — Map (db m304381) HM
Virgil Park was dedicated to Diana and Hall Virgil in 2019. The Virgils spent more than 20 years converting the B&O Trail, a former rail line abandoned in 1990, into a recreational trail. They inspired hundreds o volunteers and donors, spent . . . — — Map (db m304266) HM
The War to End All Wars
In 1914, a Serbian nationalist assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. Unrest in Europe quickly escalated. A standoff began that would test the strength of military alliances worldwide. One nation after . . . — — Map (db m304533) HM
Unresolved Dissension
The end of World War I left many nations hopelessly {unreadable} and desperately seeking to {unreadable} and might. The attempts to promote peace through the League of Nations failed. Powerful dictators rallied national . . . — — Map (db m304535) HM
Born here in Brownsburg. Robbie Stanley wanted nothing more than to drive race cars, and drive them well. In his brief life, he far exceeded those expectations. At only 6, he was 69 racing quarter midgets. He was spectacular, winning over 200 . . . — — Map (db m304255) HM
Organized 1876 at Ladoga as second private Indiana normal school specializing in teacher training. Based on Alfred Holbrook's techniques at his normal college in Lebanon, Ohio which pioneered teacher training in America. Central Normal College was . . . — — Map (db m239) HM
At May 1902 meeting newly-formed Library Board authorized lot purchase and tax levy to support a public library as required by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie for funding. Designed by S. C. Dark of Indianapolis in Classical . . . — — Map (db m238) HM
(Side One) Residential district bounded by Main, East, Cross, and Marion streets. Nineteenth and early twentieth century homes reflect social and economic diversity of residents, including town’s prominent citizens. Listed in National Register of . . . — — Map (db m237) HM
This property
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Built 1858 by
Jeremiah & Ann Jane DePew — — Map (db m231795) HM
In memory of all deceased Veterans of all wars buried in Hendricks County.
(bronze marker:)
Hendricks County
War Memorial
This memorial is dedicated to the Hendricks County servicemen that have answered the call . . . — — Map (db m19451) WM
Harlan Carter • Martin Gregg • John Robbins
Hendricks County Commissioners
Renovated 1996
Brandt Construction Company
J.D. Clampitt • Hursel Disney • Richard Myers
Hendricks County Commissioners . . . — — Map (db m232174) HM
(Side One)
He was born in Danville March 5, 1860 and educated in Danville Graded School. He played for Danville Browns baseball team in 1883 and for Evansville and Indianapolis minor league ball clubs 1884 and 1885. He played for . . . — — Map (db m69351) HM
• The west end of the original 1824 Danville plat
• Property acquired in 1894 by William W. Leachman
• House built in 1900
• Carriage House and stable built in 1907
• Longest Owner/Arlando Clay Underwood 1919-25, 1929-53
• . . . — — Map (db m232184) HM
A waitress named Marge. A red vinyl stool at the counter. The pie case and the bottomless cup of coffee. Diners were America's first fast-food restaurants.
As automobile traffic increased on the National Road in the 1920s, diners sprang up . . . — — Map (db m233274) HM
has been the site of annual meeting of Religious Society of Friends since 1858. The Depository was erected to house Quaker records, 1873. Friends Central Academy served as secondary school, 1881-1919. — — Map (db m69404) HM
This site was originally the burial place for Nancy
Kerlin Barnett (1793-1831), an early Johnson County
pioneer who moved to Blue River Township with
her husband William Barnett (1786-1854). She asked
to be buried overlooking Sugar Creek, . . . — — Map (db m237777) HM
This is the site of the Bargersville School that opened in 1912 with 162 students as part of White River Township's Center Grove Schools. Students in grades 1-8 attended here until 1937. — — Map (db m66835) HM
What once was a cow path became a muddy plank road later named the Two Cent Road for the toll charged. A gravel route, it angled southwest across Three Notch Road, a wilderness trail blazed by Indians who marked it slashing three . . . — — Map (db m66741) HM
Laid out in 1822, Edinburg was first town in Johnson County. In 1976 known as the Black Walnut Veneer Capital of the World.
Alexander Thompson and Louis Bishop proprietors of town with additions at once by Isaac Collier, William Hunt, John . . . — — Map (db m236545) HM
- - - - 1826 - - - -
Built by James Thompson and Isaac Collier.
1850 - Thompson erected larger four-story brick mill. All flour used by Union Army during Civil War ground here.
After a fire in 1872, John A. . . . — — Map (db m66784) HM
In 1824, settler Simon Covert led Thomas Henderson to Big Spring. A church, school and cemetery were envisioned to the south. Henderson outwitted a man seeking this spring site for a whiskey distillery. His family, vanguard of anti-slavery . . . — — Map (db m66766) HM
1831 - - - 1931
Big Spring
Center of
Hopewell Settlement
This building erected by John Hoefgen, in memory of the early settlers, his Mother, Eliza Demott Hoefgen, and Uncle, Albert List, long an Elder in the . . . — — Map (db m66768) HM
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; . . . — — Map (db m66821) HM
As Indiana's 42nd governor 1965-1969, championed equal opportunity in education and housing. Earned degrees from Franklin College and Harvard University. Deputy prosecutor of Johnson and Brown counties 1926-1929. Practiced law in Franklin, . . . — — Map (db m66820) HM
Franklin's grade school for children of color was here from 1873-1951 and was called West School until 1928 when Franklin's School's Board of Trustees resolved:
"That the West School Building shall hereafter be known as the Booker T. . . . — — Map (db m145806) HM
Founded in the spring
of 1823 by George King,
Franklin, Indiana serves
as the county seat for
Johnson County. After
clearing land near the
mouth of Hurricane
Creek, King and his
three companions would
layout the foundations
for what would . . . — — Map (db m289104) HM
At Johnson County's center, this wooded
hill offered Delaware Indians campsites
during annual migrations through swampy
wilderness abundant in wild game, fish.
It yielded skeletal remains long after
glowing campfires died. George King . . . — — Map (db m289111) HM
A two room log cabin was built on or near this site in March, 1823 by George King, by whose efforts Johnson County was authorized Dec. 31, 1822 and organized March 8, 1823. King donated land for the county seat and Franklin was founded May 22, 1823. . . . — — Map (db m66838) HM
The fair was held in woods belonging to Garrett C. Bergen, November 1838. Entrance to grounds was from North Main Street. No admission was charged and no money paid out in premiums. June 23, 1884 this area became known as The Charity Denton Martin . . . — — Map (db m69371) HM
Founded in 1823, is the home of Franklin College, 1834 and the birthplace of two Indiana governors, Paul V. McNutt, 1891, at 599 E. Adams and Roger D. Branigin, 1902, at 205 Yandes. Johnson County Historical Museum at 150 W. Madison, Indiana Masonic . . . — — Map (db m236562) HM
Franklin Township High School served this community as the first public school with grades one through twelve.
Although fire destroyed the building in December 1932, fire did not destroy the burning desire for education that had been . . . — — Map (db m66758) HM
The Franklin Wonder Five dominated
Indiana basketball in the 1920s as the
sport’s popularity grew dramatically.
The team won an unprecedented three
consecutive state championships at the
high school level from 1920-1922. After
graduating, . . . — — Map (db m206696) HM
Founder and proprietor of Franklin, IN. Leader in the establishment of Johnson County, 1822. Founder of the First Presbyterian Church, Postmaster, Justice of the Peace and benefactor of Franklin College as donor of its original site and member of . . . — — Map (db m221851) HM
Sally and Lewis Hendricks, along with their family, lived in this log cabin around
1830. It was originally located in Needham Township, east of Franklin. The cabin
was constructed of poplar, maple, and pine. The Hendricks family lived in this
log . . . — — Map (db m289106) HM
On this site was a school building
that served students from 1923-1976.
Originally built for children in grades
1-12 living at the Masonic Home, it
was named in honor of Dr. O. E. Holloway,
of Knightstown, IN, who was at the
time Chairman of . . . — — Map (db m289101) HM
This plaque marks the site of the home of
Columbus Horatio Hall
1846 - - - - - 1928
Famed Professor of Greek and Latin at Franklin College and upon two occasions its acting President, Columbus H. Hall was one of its most . . . — — Map (db m66823) HM
Education-minded Hopewell Presbyterian Church members opened a six-room coed academy to the east in 1855. John Covert led builders using whip-sawed timers. Only nails were bought. Academy literary societies flourished. Pre-Civil War, it . . . — — Map (db m66744) HM
Established 1909 as a haven
for the aged Freemason,
the widow and orphan. Site
chosen 1914; construction
begun 1915, and on Oct. 21,
1916 the Home's doors opened
to “Aunt Betty” Reynolds,
its first guest. — — Map (db m289094) HM
To Commemorate the Valor
of the
Soldiers of Johnson Co.
In defense of the Union
1861 ———— 1865
— ∮— ( Relief ) — ∮—
This fountain is erected by
John T. . . . — — Map (db m55608) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m69370) HM
( Side One )
In Honor of All Revolutionary War
Soldiers and Patriots
Buried in Johnson County
Erected
July 2009
( Side Two )
—∮— (D.A.R. - Crest) —∮—
Alexander . . . — — Map (db m55609) WM
( Marker Front )
( Center Section )
—∮— (The Great Seal) —∮—
Dedicated to these Johnson
County men who, in answering
the call of duty, paid the
Price of Freedom
– (Seal) . . . — — Map (db m55786) WM
Originally the site of the
Franklin Academy, the South School was
built here in 1887. High school
students attended here until 1909.
Grades 6, 7 and 8 were housed here
until 1939, followed by the
Boys Club until 1977. In 1928 the
Franklin . . . — — Map (db m289102) HM
Circa 1870, Dr. John O. and Charity Denton Martin constructed the first house on Martin Place. Dr. Martin, a dentist by profession, was instrumental in procuring the charter of the City of Franklin. In 1885 Dr. & Mrs. Martin platted the district on . . . — — Map (db m146501) HM
Married to William Barnett, Feb. 29, 1808. He was born Sept. 27, 1786, drowned in Ohio River Sept. 24, 1854. William was the great, great, great grandson of Pocahontas and John Rolfe. Daniel G. Doty, 1846 - 1934, protected his grandmother's . . . — — Map (db m244936) HM
1855 - - - 1889
To commemorate the Ideals and Services of the Old Hopewell Academy and the faithful labors of the Teachers who here through many years brought to the youth of this community inspiration for life . . . — — Map (db m66763) HM
Born July 19, 1891
at 200 N. Walnut Street.
He became Indiana's
34th governor. He
also was state
and national American
Legion commander,
I.U. Law School dean,
High Commissioner and
first U.S. ambassador to
Philippine Republic.
Died March . . . — — Map (db m289105) HM
1906 - ∮ - ∮ - ∮ - 1946
Built in 1906
First and only Hospital in Johnson County
until after World War II
(Second Plaque)
To Honor the lineage of Family Physicians
who have served here . . . — — Map (db m69390) HM
The December 2, 1940
issue of Life magazine
included a photo essay
by Bernard Hoffman
entitled “A Small
Town's Saturday Night.”
The story depicted
farmer Glen Dunn and
family on a typical
Saturday night in
downtown Franklin.
Social . . . — — Map (db m289103) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m66782) HM
Built in 1870 to board Hopewell Academy students from across the state, this house was operated as such until 1884 when Indiana's public school system was established. Academy principal David Moore supervised building the house on ground bought for . . . — — Map (db m221859) HM
1861 1865
To honor and
commemorate the men
from
Johnson County, Indiana
who fought in the
Civil War
Erected by
Lincoln Chapter Daughters of the Union
May 30, 1940 — — Map (db m221856) WM
In memory
of the
Revolutionary heroes
who rest in Johnson County
Erected by
the Alexander Hamilton Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
1776 – 1917 — — Map (db m221854) WM
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