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Franklin County, Missouri
Established on December 11, 1818, Franklin County was carved from parts of St. Louis County and named in honor of Benjamin Franklin. Nestled along the Missouri River, the county became a key hub for westward migration and early settlement.
The county seat, Union, was designated in 1827, replacing the original seat at Newport. Franklin County’s fertile river valleys and proximity to St. Louis made it attractive to settlers, particularly German immigrants in the mid-1800s, who left a lasting cultural imprint on the region.
Throughout the 19th century, Franklin County thrived with agriculture, viticulture, and mining. The arrival of the railroad in the 1850s further spurred growth, connecting towns like Washington, Pacific, and St. Clair to broader markets.
Genealogists researching Franklin County will find a rich
array of records, including early land deeds, church
registers, military service documents, and extensive
cemetery listings. The county’s diverse
communities—ranging from early French and German settlers to
Civil War veterans—offer a vivid tapestry of Missouri’s
frontier and industrial past.
