Franklin, County seat in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States
Franklin stands at the meeting point of French Creek and Allegheny River, covering 4.80 square miles of Pennsylvania's landscape with 6,097 residents.
The settlement began in the 1740s when John Fraser established a trading post, leading to its incorporation as a borough in 1828 and city status in 1868.
The DeBence Antique Music World maintains a collection of more than 100 mechanical musical instruments, preserving the musical heritage of past generations.
Franklin Area School District manages multiple elementary schools and a high school, providing education services throughout the region.
The Franklin Athletic Club football team made history by winning the 1903 World Series of Football, marking an early milestone in professional sports.
Location: Venango County
GPS coordinates: 41.39780,-79.83140
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:07
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