The City of Franklin is located at the junction of the Pemigewasset River and the Winnipesaukee River, where it forms the Merrimack River, in Merrimack County, New Hampshire. Settled in 1764, it was originally known as Pemigewasset Village but, in 1820, its name was changed to honor Benjamin Franklin. Water poer from the falls helped the community develop as a mill town. Franklin incorporated as a town in 1828, and as a city in 1895. Daniel Webster was born in a section of Franklin that was then a part of Salisbury, and as an adult, he owned The Elms, a farm near the Merrimack River, along what is now known as US Route 3. The unincorporated village of West Franklin is situated within the town. US Route 3 and NH Route 11 form Central Street, which serves as the main street of Franklin.
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City of Franklin, New Hampshire
The city’s official website features contact information for the municipality’s administrative and departmental offices, its boards and committees, as well as a city calendar, agendas and minutes, and an overview of current projects. News, announcements, and public notices are posted to the site.
http://www.franklinnh.org/
Franklin & Hill School Districts SAU #18
SAU #18 consists of the Franklin School District and the Hill School District, with the FSD operating the Paul Smith Elementary School, Franklin Middle School, and Franklin High School, while the HSD operates the Jennie D. Blake School, each of which are highlighted, with schedules, faculty contacts, and announcements.
http://www.franklin.k12.nh.us/
The community theatre group in Franklin, New Hampshire is highlighted, including its past shows, photographs and video, schedules of upcoming productions, and membership information.
http://www.franklintheatre.org/
Formed in 1981 to study and preserve the history of Franklin, New Hampshire, the non-profit organization is headquartered in the historic Webster/Tay House, a part of Daniel Webster’s Elms Farm from 1799 to 1885. Membership information, meeting and event schedules, and an overview of its projects are featured on its site.
http://www.franklinnhhistoricalsociety.org/
The Opera House was constructed and organized in the 1890s, and was known as the Franklin Opera House until the 2000s, when it was changed to Middle New Hampshire Arts & Entertainment Center; however, in 2011, its members voted to rebrand and to return to its original name. A schedule of upcoming events, support and sponsorship information, and contacts are presented.
http://www.franklinoperahouse.org/
The furniture outlet in Franklin, New Hampshire offers a variety of furniture options. A profile of the company, its store location, contacts, hours of operation, and an online finance application is available.
http://www.grevior.com/
Headquartered in Franklin, New Hampshire, the company specializes in sand castings of bronze, aluminum, and zinc-based alloys, supplying a range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, biotech, electronics, firefighting, imaging, medical, packaging, statuary, and military. Its services, quality standards, and expertise are outlined.
http://www.patriotfoundry.com/
