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==Historical Information==
 
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Franklin Township was established June 7, 1820 and was named in honor of Benjamin Franklin.<ref>Douglass, Ben. ''History of Wayne County, Ohio''. Indianapolis: Robert Douglass Publisher, 1878. pg. 596.</ref>
 
Franklin Township was established June 7, 1820 and was named in honor of Benjamin Franklin.<ref>Douglass, Ben. ''History of Wayne County, Ohio''. Indianapolis: Robert Douglass Publisher, 1878. pg. 596.</ref>
  
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Reportedly James Morgan, a native of old Virginia, started the second permanent white settlement in Wayne County when he arrived in Franklin Township in the early spring of 1808.<ref>Wayne County Scrapbook, compliments of McIntire,Davis & Greene Funeral Home.</ref>
 
Reportedly James Morgan, a native of old Virginia, started the second permanent white settlement in Wayne County when he arrived in Franklin Township in the early spring of 1808.<ref>Wayne County Scrapbook, compliments of McIntire,Davis & Greene Funeral Home.</ref>
  
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===1856 Baker's Map of Wayne County, Ohio===
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===1897 Caldwell's Atlas of Wayne County, Ohio===
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* [[Caldwell's Atlas (1873)/Franklin Township]]
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*Jacob's Lutheran Church<ref>Douglass, Ben. ''History of Wayne County, Ohio''. Indianapolis: Robert Douglass Publisher, 1878. pg. 605.</ref>
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*Trinity English Lutheran Church<ref>Douglass, Ben. ''History of Wayne County, Ohio''. Indianapolis: Robert Douglass Publisher, 1878. pg. 605</ref>
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*M. E. Church<ref>Douglass, Ben. ''History of Wayne County, Ohio''. Indianapolis: Robert Douglass Publisher, 1878. pg. 605</ref>
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*The Church of God<ref>Douglass, Ben. ''History of Wayne County, Ohio''. Indianapolis: Robert Douglass Publisher, 1878. pg. 605</ref>
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*  [http://www.triway.k12.oh.us/franklin Franklin Township Elementary]
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*  [http://www.triway.k12.oh.us/ Triway Local School District]
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* [[School Number 1, Franklin Township|No. 1 = Geitgey's]]
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* [[School Number 7, Franklin Township|No. 7 = Hazel Dell]]
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* Certificate of Local Directors to the Township Clerk.
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===Early Settlers<ref>Douglass, Ben. ''History of Wayne County, Ohio''. Indianapolis: Robert Douglass Publisher, 1878. pg. 599-604.</ref>===
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*  [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_Township,_Wayne_County,_Ohio Franklin Township, Wayne County, Ohio - Wikipedia]
 
*  [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin_Township,_Wayne_County,_Ohio Franklin Township, Wayne County, Ohio - Wikipedia]
 
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* [https://www.franklintownshipohio.us/cemetery.html Franklin Township Website]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 09:06, 18 July 2023

Franklin Township was established June 7, 1820 and was named in honor of Benjamin Franklin.[1]

The township composed part of the originally surveyed townships 14 and 15 of range 13.[2]

Reportedly James Morgan, a native of old Virginia, started the second permanent white settlement in Wayne County when he arrived in Franklin Township in the early spring of 1808.[3]

Government.png

Information concerning the government of Franklin Twp.

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Education.png

View information about education.

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History.png

Discover information about the history of Franklin Twp.

Read more
Place Names.png

View information about the various places within Franklin Twp.

Read more
Landmarks.png

Discover information about recognized landmarks in Franklin Twp.

Read more
Notable People.png

Discover information about famous people in Franklin Twp.

Read more
Businesses & Owners.png

Discover information about early settlers and their businesses in Franklin Twp.

Read more
Churches.png

Discover information about churches in Franklin Twp.

Read more
Residents.png

Discover information about the residents in Franklin Twp.

Read more
Cemeteries.png

Cemeteries within Franklin Twp.

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Map Indeces.png

An indice to Maps within Franklin Twp.

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Gallery covpic.png

Discover logos, letterheads, maps, ads, and photos.

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Timeline Cover Title.png

View the timeline of Franklin Twp.

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Quick Facts

External links

  1. ↑ Douglass, Ben. History of Wayne County, Ohio. Indianapolis: Robert Douglass Publisher, 1878. pg. 596.
  2. ↑ Douglass, Ben. History of Wayne County, Ohio. Indianapolis: Robert Douglass Publisher, 1878. pg. 58.
  3. ↑ Wayne County Scrapbook, compliments of McIntire,Davis & Greene Funeral Home.
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