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Franklin City Historical Markers

Map of Louisiana State Historical Marker Locations in the City of Franklin
 

City of Franklin Historical Markers

Franklin Historical Marker

Hwy 90, Franklin, LA, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 29° 45' 50.6124", -91° 29' 5.2908"

Named for Benjamin Franklin in 1800 by founder Alexander Guinea Lewis, town became St. Mary Parish seat in 1811, was incorporated in 1830. served as Teche Country's port of entry and trade center until coming of railroads in 1870s.
 
StoppingPoints.com Editorial on Franklin:
Franklin Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Franklin Churches
Franklin Historical Markers
Alexander Porter
Battle of Franklin
Charles Austin O’Neill
Donelson Caffery
Franklin City Historical Marker
Jared Young Sanders
Murphy James Foster

Franklin Cemeteries
Franklin Schools
Franklin Historical Homes & Houses
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