To Commemorate the Valor - Franklin, IN
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member vhasler
N 39° 28.827 W 086° 03.312
16S E 581256 N 4370520
Fountain dedicated to the Soldiers of Johnson County
Waymark Code: WM5Y4G
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 02/28/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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To Commemorate the Valor of the Soldiers of Johnson County in Defense of the Union, 1861-1865
This fountain is erected by John T. Vawter, 1905.

From the History of Johnson County by Elba L. Branigin, we learn that Mr. Vawter was a Freemason. The design of this memorial on Page 64 (see the gallery) is different than actual, with only the top figure being in both. He was also the school president in 1883, then treasurer in 1883. Later, he was the president of Franklin National Bank.

Date Installed or Dedicated: 01/01/1905

Name of Government Entity or Private Organization that built the monument: John T. Vawter

Union, Confederate or Other Monument: Union

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