Franklin in Crawford County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Church Bell from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 15, 2014
1. Church Bell from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church Marker
Established in Franklin from 1915-2004. Bell installed at this location November, 2005
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 2005.
Location. 37° 31.248′ N, 94° 42.312′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Kansas, in Crawford County. It is at the intersection of Broadway (Business U.S. 69) and 7th Street, on the right when traveling south on Broadway. Marker and bell are at the Franklin Community Center/Miners Hall Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701 South Broadway, 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 Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Union Hall Centennial (a few steps from this marker); Amazon Army (a few steps from this marker); Franklin Sidewalk (within shouting distance of this marker); Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); J & W Mine #17 (Jackson & Walker) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Outhouse (about 300 feet away); Company Store (about 300 feet away); Buffalo Cupola & Forge Blower (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 15, 2014
2. Church Bell from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church and Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., March 15, 2014
3. Bell from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 22, 2026
4. Church Bell from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church Marker
Updated photo, as the building is now called the Miners Hall Museum
Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 631 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 16, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 4. submitted on October 22, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
