Franklin County

Mt. Vernon, Franklin County

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Formed from Titus County, created March 8, 1875; organized April 30, 1875. Named in honor of Benjamin C. Franklin, 1805-1873, hero of San Jacinto, district judge of the Republic of Texas, member of the Legislature. Mt. Vernon, county seat. (1936)

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Location Description in traffic triangle of US 67 and SH 37 junction, 1 mi. west of Courthouse

Marker # 9843

Dedicated 1936

Size, Type 1936 Centennial - Highway Marker (pink granite)

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Latitude, Longitude 33.185667, -95.233291

Historical Markers of Texas

Franklin County

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