This book provides a short history of Franklin County, Kentucky, in celebration of its centennial anniversary. Written in compliance with the suggestion of Congress, it offers a detailed account of the county's history and culture, with a focus on the period leading up to the centennial celebrations. Filled with fascinating historical details and insights, this is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Franklin County or Kentucky more broadly This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.