Franklinton is a Columbus, Ohio neighborhood located near the center of Franklin County. The area was first populated with European immigrants in 1814 and was incorporated as part of Columbus on March 30, 1816.
In its early days, residents were primarily involved in agriculture or worked for the railroad industry. Today Franklinton has undergone various revitalization projects that have turned it into an arts district attracting many new businesses to the area.
Franklinton is one of Columbus’s oldest neighborhoods located near the center of Franklin County. The community was first settled by Europeans around 1814 but incorporation didn’t happen until March 30th, 1816 when most people living there were involved with farming wheat or railroad.
Today, the neighborhood has gone through various revitalization projects that have turned it into an arts district and attracted a number of new businesses to the area.
Franklinton is one of Columbus’s oldest neighborhoods located near the center of Franklin County with many homes built during the World War II-era making up more than six percent (six) worth.
