City of Franklin, Indiana
The official government website for Franklin, Indiana
Live, Work, and Play for a Lifetime!
Only twenty minutes south of Indianapolis, Franklin is an exciting blend of tradition and innovation. Franklin has a rich history, dating back to its founding in 1823. Our downtown boasts traditional main street shops, coffeehouses and restaurants, and the outstanding academic institution of Franklin College. Victorian mansions line King and Jefferson streets, and our trails provide plenty of opportunities for a quiet walk or a scenic jog.
Franklin is also a city on the move. It is home to a state-of-the-art high school, a bustling
Upcoming Events
- Kickapoo Kids Camp 2019 Registration NightJan23
January 23 at 7:00 PM at Franklin Cultural Arts and Recreation Center - Board of Zoning AppealsFeb06
February 06 at 6:00 PM - Daddy/Daughter DanceFeb16
February 16 at 6:30 PM at Beeson Hall
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Johnson County Emergency Management
Johnson County is now under Watch Travel Status. Roads are very slick with ice and snow. Blowing snow is causing hazardous travels. Please stay off the roads!!!!!!
Thanks to all of the workers who keep the streets and roads clear in Johnson County. Be safe
Please be safe if you have to travel!
Johnson County Emergency Management
Weather Advisory!!!!! Johnson County will have possible ice accumulation of up to a quarter of an inch and then turning to snow. Possibly 4 or more inches of snow with blowing and drifting when wind picks up in the afternoon tomorrow. Please drive safely if you have to be on the roads!!!#CURATORSCORNER
This weekend Johnson County will experience another round of snow. Check out this photograph of the Johnson County Courthouse after a snowfall in the 1890's. Stay safe during this weekend of winter weather
How great is that?! I love seeing historical photos of the place I grew up. I often wish I had lived in those days. Life was simple. There were no complications to do with technology. People had conversations face to face, and children had respect for their elders.
Would love to see this as a print for framing😊
About the same as in the picture.
I’m curious, What did the Courthouse look like in 1958, when I graduated from FHS??
Franklin will be celebrating the Arts! Save the date - August 24, 2019!Save the Date! Ethos Celebration of the Arts coming to Downtown Franklin on August 24, 2019!
Discover Downtown Franklin is so excited to announce this brand new event! A huge thank you to the Economic Development Commission, the City of Franklin, and the Johnson County Community Foundation for the grant awards which will help fund this new celebration!
#LoveLocalFranklin
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