Franklin County

Historical marker location:

Mt. Vernon, Texas

( in traffic triangle of US 67 and SH 37 junction, 1 mi. west of Courthouse)

Marker installed: 1936

Formed from Titus County, created March 8, 1875; organized April 30, 1875.

Named in honor of Benjamin C. Franklin, 1805-1873, hero of San Jacinto, district judge of the Republic of Texas, member of the Legislature.

Mt. Vernon, county seat. (1936).

The world's first rodeo was held in Pecos, Texas in 1883. The event included bronco riding, calf roping, and bull riding.