Tablet For Monument to be Placed in Swinney Park in Honor of Johnny Appleseed.

The above is a picture of the tablet to be placed on the monument to be unveiled in Swinney park, May 5, to the memory of Johnny Appleseed. The exercises will be held under the auspices of the Indiana Horticultural society.

“Johnny Appleseed”

[ John Chapman ]

Born in Massachusetts, 1776 – Died Near Fort Wayne, 1843. Buried in the David Archer Cemetery. Pioneer Apple Grower of Indiana and Ohio, The Indiana Horticultural Society and All Those Who are Endeavoring to Carry on the Work He Nobly Commenced Join In Dedicating This Monument to the Memory of His Deeds.