Franklin, United States

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Alternative names: Population: 24.6 thous.Area: 13.01 mi²Elevation: 735 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°28'57"N, 86°3'36"W
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Franklin Attractions - What to See and Explore

Franklin offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Johnson County Museum of History, Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Greenlawn Cemetery, Johnson County Courthouse Square. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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    History museum • Museum

    Johnson County Museum of History

    The Johnson County Museum of History is a local historical museum located in Franklin, Indiana. The museum is run by the Johnson County Historical Society. The museum officially opened in 1931, under the name "Johnson County Museum." It was organized by the local Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

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    Church

    Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church

    Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic African Methodist Episcopal church and parsonage located at Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana. The church was built in 1911, and is a one-story, front gable frame building with a medium-pitched gable on hip roof.

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    Cemetery • Romanesque architecture • Gothic Revival architecture

    Greenlawn Cemetery

    Greenlawn Cemetery is a historic cemetery and national historic district located at Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana. It is a landscape-lawn style cemetery established in 1845, and contains roughly 15,000 burials. Located in the cemetery is a small Gothic Revival style chapel and the Romanesque Revival Main Mausoleum.

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    Romanesque architecture

    Johnson County Courthouse Square

    Johnson County Courthouse Square is a historic courthouse and town square located in Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana. The courthouse was built between 1879 and 1881, and is a two-story, red brick building with elements of Second Empire, Neo-Jacobean, and Romanesque Revival style architecture.

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    Universities and schools

    Franklin College

    Franklin College is a private liberal arts college in Franklin, Indiana. It was founded in 1834 and has a wooded campus spanning 207 acres including athletic fields and a 31-acre biology woodland.

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    39°28'43"N • 86°2'51"W

    Franklin College Library

    Shirk Hall is a historic building located on the campus of Franklin College in Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1903 and is a one-story, Classical Revival style brick building on a raised basement.

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    Gothic Revival architecture

    Old Main

    Franklin College-Old Main is a historic academic building located on the campus of Franklin College in Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana.

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    39°29'12"N • 86°3'24"W

    Herriott House

    Herriott House, also known as the Brown-Richey House, is a historic home located in Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana. The house was built between 1860 and 1865, and is a two-story, rectangular, Italianate style brick dwelling with a hipped roof.

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    39°28'50"N • 86°3'33"W

    August Zeppenfeld House

    August Zeppenfeld House, also known as the Zeppenfeld-Cain House, is a historic home located in Franklin, Johnson County, Indiana. It was built in 1872, and is a two-story, rectangular, three bay, Italianate style brick dwelling with a one-story frame wing. One-story frame additions were made to the house about 1910, 1935, and the 1960s.

Day trips

Franklin – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Franklin, it's worth seeing attractions such as: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis (Indianapolis), Indianapolis Museum of Art (Indianapolis), Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art (Indianapolis).

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    Varied exhibits exploring arts and culture

    The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis

    The Children's Museum of Indianapolis stands as a vibrant beacon of creativity and education in Indianapolis, Indiana. Renowned as the largest children's museum in the world, this five-story playground of discovery offers an extraordinary array of exhibits...

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    Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum

    Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis

    The Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA), nestled in the vibrant city of Indianapolis, Indiana, stands out as a cultural beacon for art aficionados and casual tourists alike. This prestigious institution is renowned for its extensive collection that spans thousands of...

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    Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum

    Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Indianapolis

    Nestled in the heart of Indianapolis, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art stands as a cultural cornerstone celebrating the art, history, and cultures of the American West and Indigenous peoples of North America.

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    Museum

    Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, Indianapolis

    Nestled in the heart of Speedway, Indiana, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum is a mecca for motorsports enthusiasts and a treasure trove of racing history. This museum, situated within the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, offers visitors an up-close look at the...

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    Museum, Science museum

    WonderLab, Bloomington

    WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology is an interactive science center located in the heart of Bloomington, Indiana. This hands-on museum is designed to provide educational experiences that stimulate curiosity and encourage exploration for visitors of all...

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Best Time To Visit Franklin

Learn when is the best time to travel to Franklin weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January and February. Most of it rains in May and July.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Franklin?

The top attractions to visit in Franklin are:

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