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.

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