Franklin County, Kansas was established in 1855 and named in honor of the legendary Benjamin Franklin. It is located in the second tier of counties west from Missouri, and also in the second tier south from the Kansas River. It is bounded on the north by Douglas County, on the east by Miami, on the south by Anderson, and on the west by Coffey and Osage counties.
County Seat: Ottawa, Kansas
Date organized:1857
County History:
Historic Landmarks, State, National:
- Dietrich Cabin
- Eight Mile Creek Warren Truss Bridge
- Franklin County Courthouse
- National and State Registers for Franklin County
County Historical Society:
Franklin County Historical Society
Websites about the county: