Franklin, LA
N 29° 47.487 W 091° 30.015
15R E 644957 N 3296619
Located on the Courthouse square grounds. One of five markers on the small strip of ground.
Waymark Code: WM7QMP
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 11/23/2009
Views: 4
Marker Text states:
Named for Benjamin Franklin in 1800 by founder Alexander 'Guinea' Lewis, town became St. Mary Parish seat in 1811, was incorporated in 1830. served as Teche Country’s port of entry and trade center until coming of railroads in 1870s.
Marker Name: Franklin
Marker Type: Roadside
What does marker relate to?: City/Parish/State
Year Erected or Date Dedicated: 01/01/1966
Parish: St Mary
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