Heard County Historical Society

Heard County Historical Society Heard County Historical Society is a non-profit dedicated to preserving the history of Heard County. Museum Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am to 4:00pm.

The Heard County Historical Society documents and preserves Heard County history and performs genealogical research.

Mary Johnson High School's first graduates 1952 - Franklin, GA
05/14/2026

Mary Johnson High School's first graduates 1952 - Franklin, GA

Heard County High School Class of 1952 - 74 years ago
05/14/2026

Heard County High School Class of 1952 - 74 years ago

Did you know that Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence? Visit the Old Jail Muse...
05/12/2026

Did you know that Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence? Visit the Old Jail Museum located in Franklin, GA to learn more about the 250th Anniversary of America. Open on Tuesday and Thursday 9am-4pm. Free Admission.

Frank and Selie (Gore) Noles in front of Noles Store (built in 1925) on Frolona Road at the intersection of Old Tennesse...
05/07/2026

Frank and Selie (Gore) Noles in front of Noles Store (built in 1925) on Frolona Road at the intersection of Old Tennessee Rd and Walnut Hill Rd. The store sold groceries, material for making clothes, some ready made garments, kerosene, oil, coal, gasoline, farming tools, and canning supplies. Added in 1934 was the area post office inside the store. Also, it was used as a place for the local residents to vote until 1978. When Frank Noles retired, Guy Foster Noles took over the operation of the business with his wife Laura Arrington Noles. Laura Arrington Noles served as postmaster until the post office closed in 1956. The Noles Store closed in the late 1960's.

Photo of Noles Store taken before 1995.

Ephesus School 1st Basketball Team 1922Front L-R Alvin Rogers, Willie Adair, Ovie Cater, Back Row L-R Buren Rogers, Earl...
04/30/2026

Ephesus School 1st Basketball Team 1922
Front L-R Alvin Rogers, Willie Adair, Ovie Cater, Back Row L-R Buren Rogers, Earl Rogers

Walt Wilson-Professional Baseball Player from Heard County, Georgia. In 1938, Walt Wilson went professional in the Sout...
04/16/2026

Walt Wilson-Professional Baseball Player from Heard County, Georgia. In 1938, Walt Wilson went professional in the Southern League with Little Rock, a farm club for the Boston Red Sox. He went on to play with several other teams including the Detroit Tigers. The Detroit Tigers bought his contract in 1945. He started out as a relief pitcher in a Detroit opener, against the Cleveland Indians, "Stubby" Overmire started and Walt relieved him in the 3rd inning. The headlines the next day in the Detroit Free Press said, "Glenn, Georgia Cotton Farmer Makes Good In The Big Leagues". By 1948, Walt Wilson had retired from professional baseball and returned to the community of Glenn with his wife, Julie.

Source: History of Heard County Georgia 1830-1990

With heavy hearts we share the passing of Lela Whitley Craft (10/21/1927-4/8/2026). Lela was a driving force in the cont...
04/09/2026

With heavy hearts we share the passing of Lela Whitley Craft (10/21/1927-4/8/2026). Lela was a driving force in the continuing development of the Heard County Historical Center and Museum. Lela worked at the museum from 1992-2004. Her vast knowledge of Heard County and the families that settled here became a contagious passion to all she met. Lela, your touches are all around us as we continue to share your passion for genealogy.

Working at the Old Jail Museum in Franklin, GA is not a job, it's an adventure. I found this jewel stored at the museum...
04/02/2026

Working at the Old Jail Museum in Franklin, GA is not a job, it's an adventure. I found this jewel stored at the museum this morning. After catching my breath from the excitement, he quickly became the focal point over the mantel in the office. This stunning oil painting was painted by Junie Wyatt "Bud" Jones in 1983. Mr. Jones resided in Franklin, GA until his death in 2004. Can you name the gentleman in oil portrait? Clues: I was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776). I was the third U. S. President from 1801-1809. I was also the founder of the University of Virginia. Who am I?

The City of Franklin was incorporated in 1831, one year after Heard County. The City was named in honor of Benjamin Fra...
03/26/2026

The City of Franklin was incorporated in 1831, one year after Heard County. The City was named in honor of Benjamin Franklin. Photos taken in 1996 of the Franklin Square, Heard County, Georgia - 30 years ago!

Join us for the next meeting of the Heard County Historical Society!
03/17/2026

Join us for the next meeting of the Heard County Historical Society!

03/12/2026

We had a visitor at the Old Jail Museum today seeking information on his Lipham Family. He is specifically looking to get in touch with any descendants of Eiland Glenn Lipham and/or Ruby Lucretia Barnes Lipham, both are buried at Shadowlawn Cemetery in LaGrange, GA. If you have any information, he can be reached by email at [email protected]. Thank you!

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P. O. Box 990
Franklin, GA
30217

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm

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+17066756507

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