Franklin County Texas. (original) (raw)

Texas | Counties 33� 10' 48" N, 95� 13' 12" W (33.18, -95.22)
Populations: 10,607 Est. (2016) 10,605 (2010)

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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

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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