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Travel the trails of Franklin County through acres of farmland and forests. Trek back to frontier settlements and forts, stopovers along the Underground Railroad, and sites of Civil War raids and invasions. Woven between these stories of America’s history are the verdant, rolling hills and azure skies, old-fashioned ice cream parlors, bakeries with shoo-fly pies and sticky buns; orchards with succulent sweet peaches in July and crisp, juicy apples in October; theatres and inns, meandering trails and streams, ski slopes and golf courses, and charming towns where people still smile, stop, and speak.
You Are Invited To Celebrate National Beer Day
Franklin County has a long history of agriculture. The county grew with the strong farming practices of the German immigrants that settled in the area. Learn about early agriculture, local beer making, and how important brewing and distilling were to farmers and the...
230th Thaddeus Stevens Birthday Celebration Comes To Caledonia
The new tribute to Thaddeus Stevens is a bronze statue called Men in Pursuit of Justice Must Never Despair. It is a quote of Stevens. The statue shows 6-ft. tall Stevens' clutching a copy of the 14th Amendment, one of his greatest achievements. The base of the statue...
Hidden Key Breaks Ground For Greencastle Brewery
The dirt and stone flew as Hidden Key Brewing Co. broke ground at 101 West Baltimore Street in Greencastle on Saint Patrick’s Day 2022. Greencastle’s first contemporary brewery is targeting a late summer opening and will be part of a multi-business complex called...
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The Underground Railroad was an important part of our nation’s history, and Franklin County was a key stop in the quest for freedom.
WHAT'S NEW
Check out what is new at the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center & Franklin County Visitors Center
Explore Centuries of Military History on the Franklin County Military Trail
Take a tour of Franklin County’s centuries of history on the Franklin County Military Trail.
On The Move in Franklin County
Outdoors in Franklin County…wander roads less traveled. Fish cool, clear waters. Watch sunrises and sunsets. Discover the beauty of Franklin County in every season. On The Move in Franklin County is waiting to help you explore seasons of outdoor fun!
Franklin Fresh Food & Dining Guide
Franklin County freshness is unbeatable! With such an abundance of fresh food and fantastic dining experiences, Franklin County is a favorite of food lovers. Taste your way across the county and be sure to take some freshness home to enjoy.
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