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A tree and memorial on the east side of the town of Rockfield in Carroll County, Indiana. Photo looks west.

Memorial reads:

"This tree was planted in memory of Sgt. Harry Bohannon, the first soldier from Carroll County to give his life for his country in World War I. Bohannon was born in Rockfield, Indiana on June 15, 1890 - missing July 1, 1918. Lost in River Marne, somewhere in France."

Built in 1970 as a memorial to preserve the community’s history, the Stevens Memorial Museum is the centerpiece of the John Hay Center, founded by the Washington County Historical Society.  The museum was designed to preserve the heritage of Washington County, Indiana and contains dozens of exhibits representing thousands of artifacts from generous donors.

The museum has a fantastic World War I exhibit with many unique and rare artifacts to view!