Oliver Percy Rood 1845-1885. Civil War Medal of Honor recipiant. Born in Franklin Co. on April 25, 1845. Rood moved to Indiana in mid-1850s. Served as private with Co F, 14th IN Inf. Regt. On July 2, 1863, captured flag of 21st NC Inf. Regt. at the Battle of Gettysburg. Died June 1, 1885. He is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Nashville, TN. (text same on reverse)