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John T. Barnett
John Thomas Barnett was an American Colonel of the Spanish–American War. A graduate of the West Point Class of 1878, Barnett had a short-lived career within the Regular Army as he succumbed to illness but re-enlisted to command the 159th Indiana Infantry Regiment (1898), 159th Indiana Infantry Regiment. Service in the Regular Army Barnett was born on September 2, 1851, at Danville, Indiana as the son of William and Nancy (née Buchanan) Barnett. He moved to Indianapolis by 1871, living at 2001 N. Delaware Street and briefly attended DePauw University. He then enrolled in the United States Military Academy as a cadet from July 1, 1873, to June 13, 1878, when he graduated as a Second Lieutenant of the 5th Cavalry Regiment (United States), 5th Cavalry Regiment on June 14, 1878. He initially served at Fort D. A. Russell (Wyoming), Fort D. A. Russell from October 1 to November 25, 1878, but Barnett took a sick leave from November 25, 1878, to January 2, 1883, and because of his vari ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danville, Indiana
Danville is a town in and the county seat of Hendricks County, Indiana, United States. The population was 9,001 at the 2010 census, up from 6,418 at the 2000 census. In 2019 the estimated population was 10,126. History Danville was founded in 1824, and its post office one year later. Danville was incorporated as a town in 1835. The Ora Adams House, Leander Campbell House, Danville Courthouse Square Historic District, Danville Main Street Historic District, Dr. Jeremiah and Ann Jane DePew House, Hendricks County Jail and Sheriff's Residence, Twin Bridges, and Wilson-Courtney House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography Danville is located at the center of Hendricks County at (39.760736, −86.517798). U.S. Route 36 is the town's Main Street, leading east to downtown Indianapolis and west to Decatur, Illinois. Indiana State Road 39 joins US-36 briefly in the center of town but leads north to Lizton and Interstate 74, and south to Center Valle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
