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Franklin, Pennsylvania is a community with spirit. Located in the heart of Venango County on the banks of the Allegheny River, Franklin sits amid rolling hills and miles of forest that make the region a recreational delight.

Called the Victorian City, Franklin takes pride in its many elegant homes nestled in the heart of the city. Every major architectural style used in western Pennsylvania from 1830 to 1930 can be found here. From Federal Hill to the stately homes in Miller Park, the Historic District (registered in the National Registry of Historic Places) provides delight and surprises with each new turn along tree-lined streets.

Franklin is rich in history. Its location at the confluence of French Creek and the Allegheny River was a key spot during the French and Indian War. The French claimed this territory, and sent an advance party here to erect a fort in 1753. In early December, a young officer in the British forces named George Washington came from Virginia to warn the French that they were trespassing on land claimed by Great Britain.