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Franklin County Historical Society Faces Funding Slump and Cutbacks
Franklin County Historical Society sees funding fall from county taxes and grants, forcing staff cuts and reduced exhibit updates at the Old Depot Museum, Records Center, and Dietrich Cabin. Commissioners debate shrinking county support while volunteers and donations try to fill the gap amid rising operating costs and cataloging needs.
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Taylor
Historical Society
Barker
Historical Societies
Franklin County
Anderson
Douglas
Johnson
Osage
Linn County
Geary County
Coffey County
Princeton
Gary Sillett
The
Sillett
Franklin County Historical Society
Old Depot
W. Tecumseh St
Franklin County Records and Research Center
Seventh St. Terrace
Ottawa’s
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Dietrich Cabin
Society
Franklin County Convention and Visitors Bureau