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- Brian Cross brcross95@yahoo.com 317-502-0327
Mission: Locate the "Birthplace of Banking in Greenwood" historical marker on S. Madison Ave. just south of Main St. in downtown Greenwood. What did you find most interesting about this spot?
- Empty lot now
Mission: Visit the Johnson County Revolutionary and Civil War Memorials at the Johnson County Courthouse. Then read a portion of the digital diary of a Civil War soldier from Franklin and provide a brief snippet of something you learned. You’ll find the diary entries between pages 420-485 of the book " "History of Johnson County Indiana" by Elba L Branigin.
- First newspaper was 1888
Mission: Visit the Franklin Branch Historical Room or check out a copy of "Atterbury File" Tell us something interesting you learned about Camp Atterbury’s history from the book.
- Chapel is still on site
Mission: Watch the video clip to learn about the history of Franklin Heritage Inc.’s Cottage on Madison St. and the Historic Artcraft Theatre. What is something new you learned?
- It was a music shop
Mission: Join local resident, Douglas Gray, for a brief history of African Americans in Johnson County. This Building Bridges program, recorded in September 2020, takes a look at Black experiences in Franklin, Indiana and surrounding areas. WATCH What is something new you learned?
- Ethel Barnett day in Franklin