FRANKLIN COUNTY

Franklin County is a Florida historical marker in Apalachicola, Franklin County, dedicated 1961.

Franklin County · dedicated 1961 · U.S. 98 and Avenue C at Courthouse., Apalachicola

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Named for Benjamin Franklin, the county was created in 1832 .Apalachicola, the county seat, which dates back to the times of the Creek Indians, was an important center for cotton trade. The county is noted for agriculture, timber, livestock and sea foods. Franklin County men of note include: Joseph White, territorial delegate to Congress; McQueen McIntosh, fiery secessionist; Dr. John Gorrie, inventor of artificial refrigeration; Alvin Wentworth Chapman, botanist; and Cosam Emir Bartlett, editor.

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Marker data: Florida Historical Marker Program, Division of Historical Resources, Florida Department of State

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