Horace Mann Monument - Franklin MA
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nomadwillie
N 42° 04.824 W 071° 23.027
19T E 302823 N 4661452
Monument is 5'5'' tall, 5' wide and about 16" thick, made of granite, with a bronze plaque. It was erected by the citizens of Franklin, dedicated on May 4, 1929.
Waymark Code: WM1450D
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 04/16/2021
Views: 2
Monument is 5'5'' tall, 5' wide and about 16" thick, made of granite, with a bronze plaque. It was erected by the citizens of Franklin, dedicated on May 4, 1929.
The upper letters made of bronze, simply states "Birthplace of Horace Mann"
The plaques says:
PIONEER
OF THE
PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
BORN MAY 4, 1796
TITLE: Horace Mann Monument
ARTIST(S): Unknown
DATE: Dedicated May 4, 1929
MEDIUM: Granite with Bronze plaque
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS MA000473
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
E Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
Monument is in good condition and grounds around the monument are well maintained
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