Revolutionary War
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The Alexander Hamilton Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), erected this monument in July 2009 to honor patriots who served in the Revolutionary War and are buried in Johnson County. The seven foot tall obelisk is made from Georgia granite and honors the 34 men thought to be buried in county cemeteries. The DAR is a genealogy organization for women with ancestors who served in the Revolutionary War.
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Franklin Courthouse Monuments
The courthouse square in Franklin, Indiana has been central to both commemoration and protest. For some residents, these monuments honor the many brave men and women whose lives have been cut short by the ravages of war. They testify to their…