Latitude & Longitude:
33° 11' 8.39977000008",
-95° 13' 59.84823"
Texas State Historical Marker
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)
This page last updated: 7/15/2008
Franklin County Historical Marker Location Map, Texas