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Chosen in 1828 as Lowndes County's first seat, this short-lived village of a courthouse, store, and post office was abandoned within five years when the seat moved to Troupville.
Historical Marker
Site: Franklinville
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About this site
Site: Franklinville is a historical marker in Hahira, Lowndes County, erected in 1961. It is one of 11 historical markers documented in Lowndes County, among 53 historic sites cataloged across the county on Georgia Roam.
The site sits at 30.9829, -83.2775 near Hahira. The nearest cataloged historic site is Bethel Cemetery (cemetery), about 2.3 miles away. Others within a short drive include Passmore - Lawson Cemetery, Mount Vienna Cemetery, and Baskins Cemetery.
This record is drawn from Georgia historical-marker records. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
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