Historical Markers and War Memorials in Brookville, Indiana
Brookville is the county seat for Franklin County
Brookville is in Franklin County
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On Main Street (U.S. 52) south of East 4th Street, on the left when traveling south.
Governor of Indiana,
1860 - - 1861.
Lived on this site as a boy
in the “old Yellow Tavern”
part of which was
a blockhouse erected 1808. — — Map (db m44705) HM
On East 10th Street east of Franklin Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Site of Brookville College erected 1852 - - 1872. “Julia Dumont Society” founded here December 16th 1853. Original building purchased by Brookville and served as Public School 1873 - - 1912. Building razed 1912 and present . . . — — Map (db m44698) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 52) south of East 5th Street, on the left when traveling south.
Platted 1808 along Whitewater River, Brookville was an important entry point to interior lands opened to settlement. The district's concentration of well-preserved buildings reflects the city's continued prosperity. Brookville Historic District . . . — — Map (db m44697) HM
Did sightseeing, boating or fishing lure you to the park today? This large reservoir offers nine boat ramps, four marinas and two State Recreation Areas, plus campgrounds, beaches, picnic areas, playgrounds, hiking trails and fishing access for . . . — — Map (db m160991) HM
On Main Street (U.S. 52) north of East 9th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated in 1912, starting with approximately 600 books; collections and services have expanded to meet needs of local patrons. One of 1, 679 libraries built in U.S. with funds from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Indiana built more Carnegie . . . — — Map (db m44694) HM
On Mill Street north of East 9th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Side one
This grandstand built 1922 to seat 1, 000 and serve fans of new Brookville semi-pro team. Twenty box seats included to help pay for construction. Central platform included for community activities. Facility later used for youth . . . — — Map (db m44693) HM
On St Marys Road, on the left when traveling west.
Arrived here in 1805 in company with Amos Butler. Landgrant for 160 acres at this site 1811. Acquired another 150 acres in 1817. Large cabin stood just south of this cemetery. During his first year, he cleared 11 acres of virgin forest, . . . — — Map (db m199794) HM
On Main Street (Route 1) at East 4th Street (Indiana Route 252), on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
The original monument on this site was erected by the Grand Army of the Republic and bore the following inscription: "I am dying, but I die for my country" Gen. P. A. Hackleman was the only general from Indiana killed in battle during the Civil . . . — — Map (db m229180) HM WM
On Main Street (U.S. 52) at East 4th Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
( Plaque )
The original monument on this site was erected by the Grand Army of The Republic and bore the following inscription: “I am dying, but I die for my Country” Gen. P. A. Hackleman was the only General from Indiana . . . — — Map (db m44901) WM
On Main Street (State Road 52), on the right when traveling north.
Built by John D. Howland circa 1856~1857. Later owned and occupied by John H. Farquhar, Merchant, Member of Congress; Aaron C. Miller, Merchant; John C. Hitt, Banker; Dr. John R. Goodwin, Banker, Civil War Surgeon, Paymaster in the Department of the . . . — — Map (db m94158) HM
On St. Mary's Road at Castle Road, on the left when traveling west on St. Mary's Road.
One mile south is intersection of western boundary line of Treaty of Greenville, Ohio (1795) and Treaty of Grouseland, near Vincennes (1805), northeastern boundary line. By these treaties, Native American tribes ceded land to the United States . . . — — Map (db m66866) HM
On East 10th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Governor of Indiana, 1825 ~ 1831. Erected this house circa 1821 ~ 1822. Palladian window and transom fan~light considered "too aristocratic" by early Hoosiers. — — Map (db m94157) HM
On U.S. 52 at Little Cedar Road, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 52.
Built in 1812, this is the oldest church building still on its original location in the state. Interior shows rifle openings in walls, a balcony and raised pulpit. Burial plot adjoins church. — — Map (db m44920) HM
On East 10th Street at John Street, on the right when traveling east on East 10th Street.
First permanent Church in Brookville
was built by Methodists 1820.
It was occupied by
Methodists 1821 - 1839
Presbyterians 1839 - 1855
Lutherans 1855 - 1922
Baptists since 1953
Many Brookville early . . . — — Map (db m44699) HM
On Franklin Church Road, 0.3 miles south of Fairfield Causeway Road, on the right when traveling south.
United Brethren among earliest settlers in eastern Indiana during territorial period. Original structure, built 1831, one of first United Brethren churches in Indiana. Evangelical United Brethren Church joined Methodist Church to become United . . . — — Map (db m66867) HM
On East 8th Street at River Street, on the left when traveling east on East 8th Street.
J. Ottis Adams and T. C. Steele, Indiana artists came to Brookville in 1898 and selected this site on which to erect their studios which they called "The Hermitage". It was home for an art colony for several years, where artists, J. Ottis Adams. . . . — — Map (db m173993) HM
On Franklin Avenue north of East 10th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to those who have
received or will receive our
Nations Oldest Decoration
the Purple Heart
In honor and memory of all veterans
who served and died for Freedom.
Let them not be forgotten for they
have shown the World . . . — — Map (db m44692) WM
On U.S. 52 at Blue Creek Road, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 52.
This memorial is dedicated to the flood victims of Whitewater Valley from this spot, which marks "The Fries Homestead" on March 25, 1913, were lost.
Mrs. Margaret Fries, her daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Seiwert, her granddaughter Hedwig Seiwert, . . . — — Map (db m228915) HM
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
In honor of the Soldiers of the American Revolution Buried in Franklin County James Adair • John Alley • Jacob Barrickman • Zachariah Cooksey • William Cotton • Thomas Curry • James Deaking • Henry Eads • Henry Fordyce • James Fordyce • Robert . . . — — Map (db m229179) WM
On East 5th Street at Mill Street, on the right when traveling east on East 5th Street.
Purchased by Town of Brookville in 1863. Used for school purposes both public and private until 1873. John Tarkington, father of Booth Tarkington, distinguished Indiana author, attended school here. — — Map (db m222207) HM
On Main Street (Indiana Route 1) north of East 4th Street (Indiana Route 252), on the right when traveling north.
Blooming Grove Vol. Fire Dept. • Brookville Vol. Fire Dept. • Cedar Grove Vol. Fire Dept. • Drewersburg Vol. Fire Dept. • Laurel Vol. Vol. Fire Dept. • Metamora Vol. Fire Dept. • New Trenton Vol. Fire Dept. • Oldenburg Vol. Fire Dept.
Killed . . . — — Map (db m229181) HM
