Franklin County - GHM 059-1 - Franklin Co., GA
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Franklin County state historic marker located at the courthouse in Carnesville on GA 59.
Waymark Code: WM5NX8
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 01/27/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member GA Cacher
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Franklin County


This County, created by Act of the Legislature Feb. 25, 1784, is named for Benjamin Franklin, Revolutionary patriot and statesman. It was formed from lands obtained from the Indians by the Treaty of Augusta, 1783. Capt. James Terrell of the Revolution was an early settler. Volunteers from Franklin Co. under Capt. Morris distinguished themselves at the Battle of Pea River Swamp, Mar. 25, 1837, in the Creek Indian War. The present County Site was established by Act of Nov. 29, 1806, at Carnesville named for Thomas B. Carnes, member of the Third Congress, 1793-'97.

GHM 059-1 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1954

Franklin County
Type of Marker: Highway

Marker #: GHM 059-1

Date: 1954

Sponsor: Georgia Historical Commission
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