Franklin County, Virginia
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Franklin County, Virginia

This county was named after Benjamin Franklin and formed in 1785, from parts of Bedford and Henry Counties.  It was the home of the Confederate General Jubal Anderson Early, and Booker T Washington, the slave who became one of the main civil rights activists of his era.  

INCORPORATED TOWNS
Boones Mill - Rocky Mount

UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITIES
Callaway - Ferrum - Glade Hill -North Shore - Penhook  - Snow Creek - Union Hall - Westlake Corner

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Website Updates:
Jan 2025: Korean War Casualties, along with obits/news clippines

Jan 2023: Court News for FORSYTHE
Marriage news for TAYLOR - FRELIN
Sick List News for LEE
Very Early Marriages, 1784-1855

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Surrounding Counties
Bedford Co VA - Floyd Co VA - Henry Co VA -

Patrick Co VA - Pittsylvania Co VA -
Roanoke Co VA
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