Pendleton County Historical Society Tells a Tale of Tragedy and Tenacity in Remembering the Franklin Fire of 1924
Brenna Mitchell presented a history of the Franklin Fire of 1924 to a standing room only crowd of more than 180. Michelle Sites led more than 100 persons on the walking tour of Main Street, explaining the fate of downtown homes and businesses. By Stephen Smoot “I appreciate the crowd that we have today,” beamed Paul Clayton, president of the Pendleton County Historical Society. “It’s kind of overwhelming.” More than 180 filled the fellowship hall of the Franklin Presbyterian Church...
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