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To Celebrate the 225th Anniversary of Franklinton’s Founding
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WHEREAS, Franklinton, named in honor of the then recently deceased Benjamin Franklin, was founded by Lucas Sullivant in 1797; and
WHEREAS, Franklinton was the first centrally located Euro-American settlement in the Scioto Valley north of Chillicothe, preceding Columbus by 15 years; and
WHEREAS, this year marks the 225th anniversary of the founding of Franklinton; and
WHEREAS, Franklinton, while having suffered the devastation of two large floods in 1913 and 1959, continued to thrive and is currently an innovative, creative and engaging community that allows people to celebrate differences and encourages a spirit of discovery and resilience; and
WHEREAS, the Franklintennial is a celebration of the 225 years of the history of Franklinton, providing events for the community to unite and embrace its culture of inclusivity, authenticity and diversity while continuing to remember and honor its past; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council celebrates the 225th Anniversary of Franklinton’s Founding