Franklin County Florida - Florida Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

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"Franklin County
Named for Benjamin Franklin, the county was created in 1832. Apalachicola, the county seat, which dates back to the times of the Creek Indians, was an important center for cotton trade. The county is noted for agrigulture, timber, livestock and sea foods. Franklin County men of note include Joseph White, territorial delegate to Congress, McQueen McIntoch, fierty secessionist, Dr, John Gorrie, inventor of artificial refrigeration, Alvin Wentworth Chapman, botanist, and Cosam Emir Barlett, Editor."

Marker Number: F-62 Date: 1961 County: Franklin Marker Type: Roadside Sponsored or placed by: Florida Heritage Website: [Web Link]

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