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Smith Mountain Lakes 1st Newspaper.
04/23/2026

Smith Mountain Lakes 1st Newspaper.

Who would like their very own set of the Franklin News Post special inserts of the Bicentennial ? These will be availabl...
04/23/2026

Who would like their very own set of the Franklin News Post special inserts of the Bicentennial ?

These will be available in the Library book sale soon- stop by and grab your copy.

Two sets are available and one partial set-

The partial set is missing paper B, paper D, and the cover of paper E.

Can you name the year that Diane Richmond Jennings was the Library Director?
04/23/2026

Can you name the year that Diane Richmond Jennings was the Library Director?

Just a little picture of the ORIGINAL Democratic County Poll Book. We have a bound copy on the shelves that you can use ...
04/23/2026

Just a little picture of the ORIGINAL Democratic County Poll Book. We have a bound copy on the shelves that you can use for research.

Every day is a new adventure in the Franklin County Library Mann Room (genealogy room) these rare items were brought out...
04/23/2026

Every day is a new adventure in the Franklin County Library Mann Room (genealogy room) these rare items were brought out of the archives for the rare book case, do you know where your ancestors were shopping in 1833? We do! Stop by and take a look at these items in the rare book case.

2nd floor of the Franklin County Library.

04/23/2026

Records are up for viewing!

Look out for these new adds to the Mann Room.“A Students Guide to Native American Genealogy”“ Peanut Soup and Spoonbread...
04/21/2026

Look out for these new adds to the Mann Room.

“A Students Guide to Native American Genealogy”

“ Peanut Soup and Spoonbread”

Another cool find from the archives -Mr.DillardBrother of Mr.Herbert Dillard Sr. Back of the photo reads - both brothers...
04/16/2026

Another cool find from the archives -

Mr.Dillard

Brother of Mr.Herbert Dillard Sr.

Back of the photo reads - both brothers were highly respected citizens and lawyers of Franklin County.

Who remembers Judge Hopkins? Circa 8/25/1977
04/16/2026

Who remembers Judge Hopkins? Circa
8/25/1977

Our county has come a long way circa 3/30/1978
04/16/2026

Our county has come a long way circa 3/30/1978

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