In Memory of Col. John Ketcham / Time Capsule
In Memory of Col. John Ketcham
1782 - 1865
Fearless pioneer, Ranger, surveyor, public servant who dedicated this public square for seat of government of Jackson County, Ind. when Brownstown was founded April 8, 1816.
Time Capsule
Brownstown Area Sesquicentennial
October 1-8, 1966
To be opened in preparation for
Brownstown, Ind., Bicentennial 2016 A. D.
Steering Committee
Mrs. G. R. Gillespie, Chr. • R. A. Brodhecker, V. Chr. • R. R. Robertson, Sec. • John H. Robertson, Sec. • Kathryn Horstman, Tr. • Kenneth Ball • Alan D. Beickman • Mrs. James P. Heller • Thomas P. Kieffer • Harry McOsker • Joseph Nierman • Robert Nuss • William Sharp • Mrs. M. K. Summers
Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 50) and East Cross Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
