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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2AUQ_robert-e-lee_Franklin-OH.html
Erected and dedicated by the United Daughters of the Confederacy and Friends in loving memory of Robert E. Lee and to mark the route of the Dixie Highway "the shaft memorial and highway straight at test his worth - he cometh his own&q…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RQV_franklin-veterans-memorial_Franklin-OH.html
front Lest We Forget dedicated to all who rendered service to our country during the World War 1914 - 1918 back Lest We Forget dedicated to all who served our country during World War II and the Korean Conflict 1941 - 1945 1950 - 1953
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RNJ_robert-e-lee_Franklin-OH.html
(logo- Lee on horse) Erected and dedicated by the United Daughters of the Confederacy and Friends in loving memory of Robert E. Lee and to mark the route of the Dixie Highway "the shaft memorial and highway straight attest his worth …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RNH_the-first-pedigree-of-a-poland-china-hog_Middletown-OH.html
The first pedigree of a Poland China Hog was written on this farm in August 1876 by W. C. Hankinson, owner of the farm, and Carl Freigua, compiler of the original record This strictly American breed of swine originated within a radius of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1A32_franklin-in-the-civil-war_Franklin-OH.html
Men from Franklin Township were among the first from Ohio to leave for the war and participated in many of the conflict's great campaigns. Individual companies of the 1st Ohio (90 day), 2nd Ohio, 75th Ohio, and 79th Ohio infantry were raised local…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1A31_lewis-davis-campbell_Franklin-OH.html
Two leading figures in nineteenth century national and state politics were born in log cabins located near this spot. Lewis Davis Campbell (1811-1882) served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1849 to 1858, rising to the leadership of Ohio'…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1A30_robert-cummings-schenck_Franklin-OH.html
Robert Cumming Schenck (1809-1890) served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1843 to 1851. At the outbreak of the Civil War, he was appointed a general in the Union Army and was seriously wounded at the Battle of Second Manassas in August 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1A2T_the-mackinaw-historic-district_Franklin-OH.html
Most of the homes in this district were constructed after the creation of the Mackinaw Development Corporation in 1887. The corporation was named for the Cincinnati, Jackson, and Mackinaw Railroad which arrived in Franklin from Darke County in 188…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1A2Q_the-thirkield-store_Franklin-OH.html
Founded by John L. Thirkield in 1832 Occupied this corner from 1850 until 1979. The Thirkield family owned and operated the store which prided itself on quality merchandise and good customer relations. Under the leadership of Eden B. Thirkie…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHMQ_preservation-of-log-post-office_Franklin-OH.html
[North face of the pavilion] It all started in June 1974 when Franklin Judge J.T. Riley decided to replace the white building pictured here. It was reputed that the right portion was where J.N.C. Schenck had his store and post office. He was ap…
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