Hackett Hill

Dale and Linda Hermreck recently discovered a personal connection to Franklin County's past. Their story involves a plot of land near Ottawa, an early settler from Canada, and a chance discussion about history.

Civilian Conservation Corps

In 1933, the Civilian Conservation Corps began sending hundreds of thousands of men across the United States. From coast to coast, they planted trees, built parks and bridges, and brought widespread erosion under control. Perhaps most importantly, the program put people to work during the Great Depression.