Franklin in Crawford County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Franklin Community Park Sign
Built October, 2005
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2010
1. Franklin Community Park Sign Marker
Constructed by John Nepote with help of Ray Hamblin, Melvin Patrick and a host of friends and volunteers. Historic artifacts (Angels and Sacred Heart) are from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church which was located in Franklin from 1915-2004. The artifacts were donated by the Toschi/Pitts Family.
Built October, 2005
Erected 2005 by Town of Franklin and Concerned Citizens.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Entertainment • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 2005.
Location. 37° 31.367′ N, 94° 42.291′ W. Marker is in Franklin, Kansas, in Crawford County. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway Street (Business U.S. 69) and 5th Street, on the right when traveling north on Broadway Street. Marker is at 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 Grade School and Playground (within shouting distance of this marker); Franklin School Bell
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Regarding Franklin Community Park Sign. Franklin, Kansas, was decimated on May 4, 2003, when a tornado rolled through the heart of the town.
Also see . . . Franklin KS. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 18, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
![Franklin Community Park Sign [east face] image. Click for full size.](Photos1/131/Photo131919.jpg?11252005 "Franklin Community Park Sign [east face]. Click for full size.")
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2010
2. Franklin Community Park Sign [east face]
![Franklin Community Park Sign [west face] image. Click for full size.](Photos1/131/Photo131920.jpg?11252005 "Franklin Community Park Sign [west face]. Click for full size.")
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2010
3. Franklin Community Park Sign [west face]
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2010
4. Bricks from Neri Church Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2010
5. Bricks from Neri Church
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2010
6. Neri Church Bell Tower Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2010
7. Neri Church Bell Tower Stone
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2010
8. Memorial Gardan at Franklin Community Park
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2010
9. Vignatelli's Hall Bricks in Franklin Community Park
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 29, 2010
10. Slovene National Benefit Society Pavers in Franklin Community Park
Coal mining brought many European immigrants to southeast Kansas, where their legacy remains strong.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 11, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 746 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 11, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 8, 9, 10. submitted on October 12, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
