Franklin County Historical Society

Mask are required for all visitors regardless of vaccination status. LEARN MORE
New year, new hours at the Old Depot Museum!
Santa Fe depot architecture topic of 85th annual FCHS virtual meeting. LEARN MORE
Dr. Tai Edwards discusses women and gender roles among the Osage on February 8. LEARN MORE
Judi Kirk shares photographs and stories about abandoned and repurposed historic gas stations in Kansas on March 6. LEARN MORE
Explore the transition from horse-drawn buggies to horseless carriages through our newest exhibit, "Horse Power." LEARN MORE
Our new exhibit explores the accuracy of the Sanborn Fire Insurance maps through maps and images. LEARN MORE
FCHS has been awarded a $7,164 Humanities Kansas SHARP Recovery Grant. LEARN MORE
The Old Depot Museum's newest exhibit showcases 1950s photographs of Franklin County teen. LEARN MORE
Founded in 1937, the Franklin County Historical Society strives to preserve, present and promote the history of Franklin County, Kansas.

Dietrich Cabin

Dietrich Cabin was built in 1859 by Jacob and Catherine Dietrich and is located in City Park.
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Franklin County Records and Research Center

The Franklin County Records and Research Center is the Historical Society’s archives facility and is home to more than 60,0000 artifacts.
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Old Depot Museum

Housed in an 1888 Santa Fe depot, the Old Depot Museum strives to share the history of Franklin County and the story of railroads in small towns.