Welcome to Our Blog!

Welcome to the Franklin County Rural History Club blog! We are a group of history buffs who aren't satisfied with books and maps--we travel the dirt roads and forgotten trails of Franklin County to find sites where history actually happened. Located in eastern Kansas, due south of Lawrence and southwest of Kansas City, Franklin County was one of the original counties in Kansas. Historical sites are abundant here, from places where John Brown and his compatriots hid runaway slaves to ghost towns that once promised to become great metropolises. But they are not all well known, well documented, or well cared for. Our goal is to educate our neighbors about our community's role in local history, tell the stories that have been forgotten, and encourage the preservation of important parts of our local culture. You're welcome to join our club for meetings and field trips, or follow our adventures on this blog. We're also on Facebook. Thanks for stopping by!