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).