Franklin Township Historical Society
Franklin Township history, Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana
On October 12, around 100 fourth-grade students, as well as their teachers and chaperons, toured the Meeting House and the Big Run Cemetery. The students learned about life in the 19th century, exploring our recreation of a one-room schoolhouse, kitchen…
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In the 1820s, before the town of New Bethel had even been platted, settlers were arriving in other parts of the township. In 1825 Nehemiah Smith was an original patentee of 80 acres on Southport Road, and he also held…
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Join us during Open Hours for an informative tour of the Big Run Cemetery, led by our resident expert (and FTHS board member) Dana Crapo. Learn about some of our local pioneer families, and find out what all those curious…
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Not directly related to Franklin Township, but today’s interesting history item comes from the Indianapolis Star: Apparently a visitor to Garfield park found some old human bones, and after investigation, IMPD believes they may be from a previously unknown Civil…
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Due to low entry volume, the 2013 Quilt Show has been suspended. However, we still have plenty of activities planned this year! Join us Sunday, May 19 for an informative tour of Big Run Cemetery, or check out our Events…
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The students from Mrs. Nine’s fifth grade class visited our Meeting House and Big Run Cemetery yesterday for a field trip!
Today, we bring you one of Sylvia Henricks’ “Remembrances.” You can read more of Sylvia’s columns weekly in The Franklin Township Informer, or in her book From The Ash Grove. Continuing Dana Crapo’s research on the history of the…
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Today, we bring you one of Sylvia Henricks’ “Remembrances.” You can read more of Sylvia’s columns weekly in The Franklin Township Informer, or in her book From The Ash Grove (available directly from the FTHS, and via the web site)….
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Love cemeteries? Love local history? Or just want to learn about those strange symbols that mark the places of the dead? Join us September 16 at 1 p.m. for an informative tour of the Big Run Cemetery, led by our…
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A Big Run Cemetery Talk is planned for Open Hours at the Franklin Township Historical Society Meeting House on Sunday, September 18. Dana Crapo, the Society’s treasurer, is also its most knowledgeable person concerning burials in the Big Run Cemetery,…
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