Franklin in Crawford County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Franklin Grade School and Playground
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2010
1. Franklin Grade School and Playground Marker
Franklin Grade School and Playground
1907
This bench is made from a marble
window ledge from the 2 story brick
Franklin School House
Erected by Town of Franklin, Concerned Citizens, and The Ales Family.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 37° 31.362′ N, 94° 42.27′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Kansas, in Crawford County. Marker is on 5th Street near Broadway Street (Business U.S. 69), on the right when traveling east. Marker is in Franklin Community Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Franklin KS 66735, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. William B. and Athlyn C. Pritchett (a few steps from this marker); Trolley / Street Car Rails (a few steps from this marker); Franklin - Arma Sidewalk (a few steps from this marker); Franklin School Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin Community Park Sign (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin Sidewalk (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Church Bell from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church
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Regarding Franklin Grade School and Playground. Franklin, Kansas, was decimated on May 4, 2003, when a tornado rolled through the heart of the town.
Also see . . . Franklin, Kansas. (Submitted on October 10, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2010
2. Franklin Grade School Window Ledge Bench Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2010
3. Franklin Grade School Markers
Looking WNW.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2010
4. Franklin Grade School Classes Paver
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
5. Franklin Community Park
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 9, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 627 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 10, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on October 11, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on October 9, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
