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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DG1_coal-mine-hoist_Franklin-KS.html
Moved from Chicopee to present locationJuly 19, 2012
The hoist had cables on the drum that were used to raise and lower coal cars from the mine, Circa Late 1800s-Early 1900s
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DG0_buffalo-cupola-forge-blower_Franklin-KS.html
Moved to present locationSeptember 12, 2012
Designed for applications that require blasts of air for long distances. Used in coal mining industry to force fresh air into the shafts.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DFS_dragline-bucket_Franklin-KS.html
Used in strip-mining operations to remove the overburden of soil from coal seams.
Owned by Wilkinson Coal CompanyDonated by Wendell & Lynda WilkinsonDedicated January 13, 2013
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DFR_franklin-sidewalk_Franklin-KS.html
Constructed in 1936 with federal funding assistance, the Franklin Sidewalk connects two rural mining communities in Crawford County - Franklin and Arma. The 3' wide sidewalk stretches 1.7 miles. It has become well known as the "longest sidewalk co…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1DFQ_church-bell-from-st-philip-neri-catholic-church_Franklin-KS.html
Established in Franklin from 1915-2004.Bell installed at this location November, 2005
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMONG_franklin-arma-sidewalk_Franklin-KS.html
Franklin Sidewalkplaced onNational Historic RegisterMarch 16, 2007
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOM8_franklin-community-park-sign_Franklin-KS.html
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 artif…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOM6_william-b-and-athlyn-c-pritchett_Franklin-KS.html
owned and operated the Pritchett Insurance and Real Estate Agency in Pittsburg, Ks. for more than 50 years.
This park is one of the results of a trust they established with a mission to improve the quality of life in Pittsburg and Crawford Coun…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOKJ_trolley-street-car-rails_Franklin-KS.html
The Girard Coal BeltElectric Railway Company,established March 14, 1907,was purchased bythe Joplin & PittsburgRailway CompanyJanuary 15, 1930Abandoned 1930Rails unearthed inFranklin, 2005
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOKH_franklin-grade-school-and-playground_Franklin-KS.html
On this site stood the originalFranklin Grade School and Playground1907
This bench is made from a marblewindow ledge from the 2 story brickFranklin School House