Photos provided by Franklin County Commission President Tom Linkel
Franklin County Commissioners and county council members are looking at an extensive repair of the courthouse’s belfry. Officials knew there were bats in the belfry, but they did not know if a bell was still there. As most know a picture is worth 1,000 words.
I hope that our commissioners can understand the importance of saving some of our most iconic pieces of history. The courthouse tower has said “Franklin County” to residents and visitors alike for generations. When such pieces of history are lost, they are gone forever. I hope that the beautiful courthouse tower won’t be one of those lost pieces of history. Please save the tower.