Amazon Army
In 1921, thousands of wives, daughters, mothers, sisters and sweethearts of striking coal miners in Southeast Kansas marched in protest against unfair labor practices in the local coal mines.
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Franklin’s Rich History
Franklin began as a mining community in the early 1900s. It is located just off Highway 69 Bypass which is a major corridor between Kansas City and Pittsburg, KS/Joplin, MO.
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Crawford County Kansas is known for its coal mining heritage and the settlement of many different ethnic groups who came to the United States in search of work in the coal fields.
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About Us
We are an exhibition located within the Franklin Community Center & Heritage Museum in Franklin, Kansas. The public is invited to visit and view the mining artifacts as well as other historic items.
701 S. Broadway
Franklin, KS 66735
(620) 347-4220
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Sat 10am-4pm
Please call to schedule tours.
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Great museum to visit while you learn more about the Jefferson highway!Attention JH followers in the four states area of OK, MO, KS & AR. Public event in Miami OK July 15th.
We enjoyed seeing the parade of cars coming through Franklin, Kansas on the Jefferson Highway!! Great job to Jack and all those involved with Rollin' Nostalgia Car Club!
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Another amazing group of volunteers! Southeast Kansas is the home to so many caring individuals. We appreciate all they have done for the museum and in helping us preserve and share the wonderful history of the families and miners who settled here.Thanks to all the great volunteers who helped!! What a fun evening!!
Such wonderful memories of an amazing year of preparations and exhibits and ending with a 6 week showing of the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit.
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What a special event this was! Held in conjunction with the Smithsonian Exhibit.
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