Apalachicola in Franklin County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Franklin County

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, January 4, 2017

1. Franklin County Marker

Inscription. Named for Benjamin Franklin, the county was created in 1832. Apalachicola, the county seat, which dates back to the times of the Creek Indians, was an important center for cotton trade. The county is noted for agriculture, timber, livestock and sea foods. Franklin County men of note include: Joseph White, territorial delegate to Congress; McQueen McIntosh, fiery secessionist; Dr. John Gorrie, inventor of artificial refrigeration; Alvin Wentworth Chapman, botanist; and Cosam Emir Bartlett, editor.

Erected 1961 by Florida Board of Parks and Historic Memorials. (Marker Number F-62.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.

Location. 29° 43.536′ N, 84° 58.975′ W. Marker is in Apalachicola, Florida, in Franklin County. It is at the intersection of Market Street (U.S. 98) and Forbes Street, on the right when traveling north on Market Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Apalachicola FL 32320, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the Florida Panhandle.

It is also

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in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Willoughby Ryan Marks Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gibson Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Coombs - Franklin Guards (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Historic Orman Building (about 600 feet away); Apalachicola Post Office and Customs House (about 600 feet away); The Cook Building (about 700 feet away); The Cook Insurance Building (about 700 feet away); The Fradozia Building (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Apalachicola.

Franklin County Marker and courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tim Fillmon, January 4, 2017

2. Franklin County Marker and courthouse

Photographed by Tim Fillmon

3. Franklin County Marker

This was the original marker that was damaged and replaced with the new one.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2017. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 518 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 30, 2017, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.