Franklin in Crawford County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Company Store
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 22, 2026
1. Company Store Marker
The company store was the heart of every coal camp, providing families with groceries, clothing, tools, and other everyday necessities. Most miners purchased their goods using coal scrip - company-issued currency that could be spent only at the company store. For many mining families, the store was more than a place to shop; it was an important gathering place within the community.
Erected by Miners Hall Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 37° 31.247′ N, 94° 42.374′ 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 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Outhouse (here, next to this marker); Buffalo Cupola & Forge Blower (here, next to this marker); Original Coal Camp Outhouse (here, next to this marker); Coal Mine Hoist (here, next to this marker); Dragline Bucket (a few steps from this marker); J & W Mine #17 (Jackson & Walker) (a few steps from this marker); Post Office (a few steps from 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. Company Store 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.
