Franklin, Texas

Places to Explore

• Franklin Carnegie Library

  The Franklin Carnegie Library, located in Robertson County, is a Historic Place. Before 1913, Franklin's library was housed in the City Hall. In February 1913, Mayor R. M. Cole applied to the Carnegie Corporation for funds to build a dedicated library. The Corporation approved a $7,500 grant for the

• Robertson County Courthouse and Jail

  The Robertson County Courthouse and Jail in Franklin, Texas, is a historic place. The jail was constructed in 1879. Plans for the courthouse began in 1879, and construction started in 1881. The courthouse was completed in 1882 at a cost of $30,000. This white limestone building is the fourth to serv