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FRANKLIN COUNTY,
TEXAS
33° 10' 48"
N, 95° 13' 12" W (33.18, -95.22)
Populations: 10,607 Est. (2016) 10,605 (2010) |
Franklin County
History
(1936 Texas Centennial
highway marker)
FRANKLIN COUNTY
Formed from Titus County,
created March 8, 1875;
organized April 30, 1875.
Named in honor of Benjamin C. Franklin, 1805-1873, hero of San
Jacinto, district judge of the Republic
of Texas, member of the Legislature.
Mt. Vernon, county
seat. |
Franklin County
Town List
Cities, Towns &
Ghost Towns: History, attractions, landmarks, architecture, monuments,
museums, cemeteries, bridges, parks, vintage & contemporary images,
area destinations, hotels,
and forum.
County Seat - Mount
Vernon
Book Hotel Here - Mount
Vernon Hotels |
Franklin County
Vintage Maps
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From 1882 Texas
state map #2134 showing Franklin County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office |
From 1907 Texas
state map #2090 showing Franklin County
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
From 1920 Texas
state map #10749 showing Franklin County
Courtesy
Texas General Land Office |
From 1940 Texas
state map #4335 showing Franklin County
Courtesy Texas General Land Office |
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landmarks and vintage/historic photos, please contact
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