Franklin, Pennsylvania Centennial Souvenir, 1895
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Artifact Overview
In 1795, the town of Franklin, named in honor of Benjamin Franklin, was laid out around a small military post in northwestern Pennsylvania. One hundred years later, citizens celebrated their city's beginnings. Community boosters planned centennial events, published histories in local newspapers and created commemorative souvenirs, like this medal.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Medal
Date Made
1895
Subject Date
1895
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
38.309.730
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Susan Stebbins Stark.
Material
Aluminum (Metal)
Dimensions
Height: 1.25 in
Width: 1.25 in
Inscriptions
obverse:
1795 Franklin Centennial Souvenir 1895 . SEPT, 4-5
verso:
City of Franklin
Penna.
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