Franklin

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.

• Springboro Ohio
• Mason Ohio
• Caesar Creek State Park