Birthplace of Horace Mann - Franklin MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 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: WM1450F
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 04/16/2021
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member wayfrog
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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
Agency Responsible for Placement: Other (Place below)

Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Town of Franklin

Year Placed: 1929

County: Norfolk

City/Town Name: Franklin

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