City Center in Chattanooga in Hamilton County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)
G. W. Franklin
1865-1928
Photographed By R. E. Smith, January 3, 2008
1. G. W. Franklin Marker - Front
Inscription.
G. W. Franklin was born in Quitman, Georgia. He operated four businesses: blacksmithing, a hack line, a wood and coal yard, and an undertaking establishment. In 1894 Franklin moved his undertaking business to Chattanooga. He was a member of the National Negro Business League and president of the National Negro Funeral Directors Association. In 1915 Franklin served as an honorary pallbearer for his friend, Dr. Booker T. Washington. Thirteen years later, Franklin conducted the funeral services of Margaret Murray Washington, the wife of his esteemed friend.
G. W. Franklin was born in Quitman, Georgia. He operated four businesses: blacksmithing, a hack line, a wood and coal yard, and an undertaking establishment. In 1894 Franklin moved his undertaking business to Chattanooga. He was a member of the National Negro Business League and president of the National Negro Funeral Directors Association. In 1915 Franklin served as an honorary pallbearer for his friend, Dr. Booker T. Washington. Thirteen years later, Franklin conducted the funeral services of Margaret Murray Washington, the wife of his esteemed friend.
Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2A 96.)
Location. 35° 2.955′ N, 85° 18.701′ W. Marker is in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County. It is in City Center. Marker is on Chestnut Street near W. 6th St., on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 633 Chestnut St, Chattanooga TN 37402, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 2,323 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
