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.
Franklin County Courthouse Complex Will Feature Public Art Project
The Council For The Arts, in collaboration with the Franklin County Commissioner, is excited for the start of a new public art project that will find its permanent home inside the new Franklin County Courthouse Complex Featuring two unique indoor murals that...
Remembering Thaddeus Stevens
"Equality of man before his Creator" August 2021 By Ross Hetrick "My lifelong regret is that I lived so long and so uselessly," Thaddeus Stevens said shortly before he died on August 11, 1868 at the age of 76. It was an incredibly ironic false statement. In his last...
Monterey Pass Walking Tours – July 24-25
Join Civil War professional John Galie as he walks you through guided tours of the battle that took place on July 4th, 1863. Walk the road taken by a 20 mile long wagon train, a part of Gen Robert E. Lee's retreat. Finish at the road Union cavalry (including Brig Gen...
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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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