Franklin Methodist Church

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This, the Franklin Methodist Church, erected in 1831, is one of the earliest permanent church buildings in this area. Constructed of 12x12 handhewn pine beams, the church has been extensively remodelled through the years except the steeple, which stands as ...

On this spot Sept. 5, 1938 stood Franklin Delano Roosevelt

"It is the privilege of some of us to dream dreams, and some of us to carry out the dreams of others"

Marker is on Market Street, on the left when traveling west.

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Franklin Baptist Church

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The Franklin Baptist Church was organized December 2, 1842 with 37 members. The founders included Elder Mitchell Bennett, Jesse Moon, James Davis and James Spurlin. Elder Robert Fleming served as pastor during the first year. The first church building was ...

Franklin Avenue

Originated as an Indian trail across land the Redmen called “Campgaw”. It was surveyed during the Revolutionary War by Robert Erskine, George Washington’s mapmaker, and connected settlements in the Ramapo and Saddle River Valleys. Franklin Lakes was once part of ...

Dr. Benjamin Franklin Stephenson

1823 - 1871

Founder of the Grand Army of the Republic, Menard County resident, Rush Medical College graduate 1850, Surgeon 14th Illinois Volunteers 1861-1864.

He originated the G.A.R. name, ritual and constitution of Post No. 1, Decatur April 6, 1866, called First ...

Franklin County Hemp / Hemp in Kentucky

Side A

Kentucky River Mills began making hemp yarns for backs of Brussels carpets in 1878, and started producing binder twine in 1879. Finest quality imported machinery used. Employed 125 persons year round. In 1941, received contract from Navy for $148,500 ...

Site: Franklinville

When Lowndes County was created December 23, 1825, Lawrence Folsom, Sion Hall, William Blair, John J. Underwood and Daniel McCauly were appointed Commissioners to select the capital of Lowndes County. The site which they chose, named Franklinville, was designated County ...

Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial Bridge

Pine Mountain Scenic Highway & this bridge, spanning historic King’s Gap, are living monuments to President Roosevelt’s abiding interest in the natural features of Warm Springs’ environs. He, personally, selected the location of this road atop Pine Mtn. & with ...

P.F.C. Franklin E. Sollars

In memory of

P.F.C. Franklin E. Sollars

Co. B. 3rd Bn 12th Inf. 4th Inf. Div.

Born July 9, 1946 in Chillicothe, Ohio

Killed in action in Vietnam,

Jan. 19, 1968

Marker is on Green Street, on the left when traveling west.

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Braddock, Washington, and Franklin

On April 23, 1755

At a Tavern located near this spot

General Edward Braddock

Colonel George Washington

and

Benjamin Franklin

Met to plan the British

assault on Ft. Dusquesne

During the French & Indian War

This plaque erected by the Kiwanis Club of Frederick

June 8, 1998

Marker can be ...