Franklin in Simpson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)
"Riding into The Sunset"
2000 and beyond
A higher standard of living means more leisure time. Local attractions include the drive-in, Kenny Perry's golf course, and horse racing at Kentucky Downs. Interstate 65 spurs commerce and travel. A tech school bolsters education.
Erected 2013 by the Kentucky Department of Highways.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Entertainment.
Location. 36° 40.047′ N, 86° 33.442′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Kentucky, in Simpson County. Marker is on Steele Road, 0.1 miles south of Nashville Road (U.S. 31W), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 81 Steele Road, Franklin KY 42134, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. "Drive-Time" (here, next to this marker); "School Days, School Days" (a few steps from this marker); "Mule Day Afternoon" (a few steps from this marker); "High Noon for a New Century" (a few steps from this marker); "Bringing in the Sheaves" (a few steps from this marker); "Frontier Portraits" (a few steps from this marker); "War Clouds" (within shouting distance of this marker); "Duel at Sunrise" (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Franklin.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 31, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 271 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 31, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.