Franklin

History of Franklin Ohio

Franklin is a classic Ohio town that started as a settlement along the Great Miami River in 1796.  The town’s early history is tied to General William C. Schneck who surveyed the area that year and in 1803 moved his family to Franklin, Ohio.  Since he surveyed the area, he also named the town…after Benjamin Franklin.  The general’s brother John N. C. Schneck was the first postmaster.  According to the city’s website, their offspring made equally inspiring contributions to the United States. 

Franklin Ohio Landmarks

  • City of Murals: It’s hard not to travel through Franklin Ohio without being impressed by its many murals painted on city structures.  Most of these beautiful and amazing realistic scenes were painted by local muralist Eric Henn.
  • Old Log Post Office: As one of the first post offices in Warren County Ohio, John Schneck’s Old Log Post Office resides on the National Register of Historic Places. 
  • Museum of Spiritual Art:  Driving along River Street lies one particular grand home with pleasing views of the Great Miami River

Franklin Ohio Art Prints

Many of these scenes reside in a local healthcare facility that sought artwork that celebrated Franklin's points of interest and its history.  Of the many times I’ve passed through Franklin, I think I enjoyed my summer evening visits the most.  I remember how the lush vegetation gently filtered the golden light.  You might want to check out these other Warren County towns.

A mural depicting a 1950s diner with period roadsters in front

1950s Diner Mural, Franklin Ohio No. 3

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Fountain on South River Street, Frankloin Ohio surrounded by benches as the Great Miami River flows by

South River Street Fountain, Franklin Ohio

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A historical sign sharing the history of the adjacent original log home which stands as Franklin Ohio’s oldest building and former post office

Old Log Post Office, Franklin Ohio No. 7

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An original log home which stands as Franklin Ohio’s oldest building and former post office

Old Log Post Office, Franklin Ohio No. 4

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An original log home which stands as Franklin Ohio’s oldest building and former post office

Old Log Post Office, Franklin Ohio No. 1

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A mural depicting Franklin Ohio from one hundred years ago as Model T cross the Lion Bridge spanning the Great Miami River

Mural of Franklin Ohio’s Second Street Bridge No. 1

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Cast iron lion from 1873 guards a local bridge in Franklin Ohio

Lion’s Bridge, Franklin Ohio No. 2

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A mural of 19th century family visiting a park in their Sunday clothes

Huntington Bank Mural, Franklin Ohio No. 2

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A riverfront mansion in Franklin Ohio where the evening sun basks the porch in golden light

Franklin Ohio Museum of Spiritual Art No. 10

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A riverfront mansion in Franklin Ohio where the evening sun basks the porch in golden light

Franklin Ohio Museum of Spiritual Art No. 4

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A panorama view of Wildcat Staduim in Franklin Ohio captures from the top bleacher on the fifty yard line.

Franklin Ohio High School Stadium Panorama 2

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A panorama view of the Franklin High School’s Wildcat stadium from the 50 yard line looking towards the home side bleachers

Franklin Ohio High School Stadium Panorama 1

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A riverfront mansion in Franklin Ohio where the evening sun basks the porch in golden light

Franklin Ohio Museum of Spiritual Art No. 1

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Wide angle view of the Franklin High School’s Wildcat stadium a view of the bleachers from mid field

Franklin Ohio High School Stadium No. 8

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Mid field of the Franklin High School’s Wildcat stadium where the paw print logo occupies the foreground and the Franklin, Ohio bleachers in the distance

Franklin Ohio High School Stadium No. 7

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A mural depicting a 1950s diner with period roadsters in front

1950s Diner Mural, Franklin Ohio No. 6

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A mural of 19th century family visiting a park in their Sunday clothes

Huntington Bank Mural, Franklin Ohio No. 1

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A mural of Pepsi salesman unloading his horse-drawn delivery wagon of bottle Pepsi

Pepsi Cola Mural, Franklin Ohio No. 1

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A mural of WWII US Marines raising a flag during the battle of Iwo Jima

VFW Mural, Franklin Ohio No. 3

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A mural depicting a 1950s diner with period roadsters in front

1950s Diner Mural, Franklin Ohio No. 4

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A mural depicting a 1950s diner showing a man tinkering with his classic motorcycle

1950s Diner Mural, Franklin Ohio No. 5

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A panorama of an Eric Henn Mural showing 1950s life in front of a classic diner complete with roadsters, motorcycles and young adults in conversation

1950s Diner Mural, Franklin Ohio No. 6

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Trees along the Great Miami River filter the evening sun

River Street Bike Path, Franklin Ohio No. 5

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