Franklin in Crawford County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Post Office
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 22, 2026
1. Post Office Marker
The post office was an important gathering place in every mining community. In addition to sending and receiving mail, it served as a place where neighbors met, exchanged news, and stayed connected with family and friends both near and far. For many immigrant families, the post office was their vital link to the countries they had left behind.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.
Location. 37° 31.243′ N, 94° 42.362′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Kansas, in Crawford County. It is on West 7th Street west of South Broadway Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is behind the Miners Hall Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701 S Broadway St, Franklin KS 66735, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas and specifically in Bleeding Kansas Border War Country. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: J & W Mine #17 (Jackson & Walker) (a few steps from this marker); Outhouse (a few steps from this marker); Company Store (a few steps from this marker); Original Coal Camp Outhouse (a few steps from this marker); Buffalo Cupola & Forge Blower (a few steps from this marker); Dragline Bucket (within shouting distance of this marker); Coal Mine Hoist (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Hall Centennial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.
Also see . . . Miners Hall Museum. (Submitted on October 22, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 22, 2026
2. Post Office Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
