Historical Marker

The Franklin Springs

Franklin Springs · Franklin County · Erected 1981

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The Story

These mineral, sulphur, and freestone springs drew the sick seeking cures and became a noted resort with hotels and pavilions. In 1918 the grounds were bought for a religious school, today's Emmanuel College.

About this site

The Franklin Springs is a historical marker in Franklin Springs, Franklin County, erected in 1981. It is one of 15 historical markers documented in Franklin County, among 95 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.

The site sits at 34.2808, -83.1463 near Franklin Springs. The nearest cataloged historic site is Franklin Springs City Cemetery (cemetery), about 0.1 miles away. Others within a short drive include Emmanuel University, Franklin Springs Baptist Cemetery, and Center Cemetery.

This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.

📍 34.2808, -83.1463 · Franklin Springs, Franklin County

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