Franklin
Settled, 1769. Named for its founder, Francis Evick. John Van Meter first reached the South Branch, 1725. Roger Dyer and others came in 1745. Site of Federal camp of Gen. John C. Fremont, 1862, on way to attack "Stonewall" Jackson.
Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 220) and Walnut Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
