Franklin County, Administrative county in eastern Indiana, US
Description
Franklin County is an administrative area in eastern Indiana covering about 1,000 square kilometers (390 square miles) of land and water. The county is governed from Brookville, where the main government center houses multiple departments including Assessment, Economic Development, and Health Services.
History
The county was founded in 1811 and named after Benjamin Franklin, reflecting the founders' respect for early American ideals. Early settlers from Virginia, including those who built Little Cedar Grove Baptist Church, established the region's cultural and religious foundation.
Culture
Brookville, the county seat, was home to three consecutive Indiana governors, giving the region political significance that lasted for generations. This connection to state leadership shaped local identity and made the place an important point in the state's political history.
Practical
Visiting this rural region requires a car, as public transportation is limited and places are spread out across the countryside. The best time to explore is during warmer months, when roads are easy to travel and the lake water is accessible for swimming and recreation.
Did you know?
Brookville Lake, created by damming the East Branch of the Whitewater River, stretches through the northern section and creates a recreation landscape that surprises many visitors. This artificial body of water became a defining feature of the county and offers activities unexpected in a typical rural administrative area.
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Whitewater Canal
5.8 km
Whitewater Memorial State Park
23.1 km
Elmhurst
24.7 km
Duck Creek Aqueduct
6.7 km
Little Cedar Grove Baptist Church
7.7 km
The Hermitage
4.8 km
Canal House
25.4 km
St. John the Baptist Harrison
27.5 km
Howe Tavern
26.7 km
Othniel Looker House
27.8 km
Franklin County Seminary
4.4 km
Hugh Campbell House
28.5 km
Brookville Historic District
4.3 km
Stockheughter Covered Bridge
21.3 km
Metamora Historic District
7 km
Oldenburg Historic District
15.1 km
James P. Hidley Cottage
25.9 km
Union County Courthouse
26.4 km
Fayette County Courthouse
25.5 km
Cedar Grove Bridge
12.5 km
Liberty Courthouse Square Historic District
26.5 km
Dearborn County Asylum for the Poor
30.1 km
Central Batesville Historic District
19.5 km
Snow Hill Covered Bridge
20.8 km
Jehu John House
29 km
Salmon Turrell Farmstead
20 km
Guilford Covered Bridge
30.8 kmBischoff Reservoir
19.8 km
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