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 About Franklinton
The
Franklinton Career Center is located in the heart of the
historic Franklinton neighborhood on the west side of
Columbus, Ohio. This neighborhood is home to some of the
oldest and historic landmarks in Central Ohio.
Franklinton, one of the first villages in the Northwest
Territory and the oldest community in Central Ohio, was
founded at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy Rivers
in 1797.
This Westside community was originally laid out as a
settlement consisting of nine streets. During the War of
1812, Franklinton served as a rendezvous point for Federal
Troops of the Northwest Territory.
During the last half of the 19th century, four railroads
came into Franklinton and brought with them commercial and
industrial growth. Franklinton became an industrial center
specializing in railroad cars, and then later, horse drawn
buggies.
Recently, several
investments have been made in the Franklinton community:
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Franklinton Floodwall
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The Center of Science of
Industry (COSI)
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Veterans Memorial
Auditorium
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Mount Carmel West
Hospital
Visit these
sites to learn more about what's happening in this historic neighborhood:
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Franklinton Board of
Trade
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Franklinton
Development Association
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Franklinton Area
Commission
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