This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Franklin County Old Dee Por Museum spring opening set
The Franklin County Historical Society will open at 2 p m on May 16 with a renovated baggage room featuring transportation history and the Franklin County Model Railroad Club layout. The Ottawa shop area depot and turntable from the early 1900s will be shown, along with new displays on Fires and Fire Equipment G A R Civil War and political campaigns. A Franklin County Seal design contest winner will receive 35 dollars and be named official county seat. May 16 events include Harvey Girls refreshments and a reopened Centennial Cabin. Open Sundays 2:30 pm during summer. donations accepted.
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Franklin County Historical Society, Inc
Franklin County Model
Hc) Railroad Club
Ottawa
Franklin County
Society
Board of Commissioners
Don Madison
Harvey Girls
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