Franklin, founded in 1796, has a population of approximately 11,500. The Great Miami River winds through the town; the city has a strong history as a center for paper manufacturing. The city operates with a city council/city manager form of government.
The Great Miami Bike Path goes through Franklin. Visitors to the city enjoy th
e beautiful murals on many of the downtown buildings. Many of the Victorian style homes on Franklin's west side are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Mural photo courtesy of Charles Woods, photographybywoods.comThe Franklin Area Historical Society operates two museums and has events throughout the year.
The city has an active Chamber of Commerce, which was established in 1947.
Franklin City Schools, home of the Wildcats, is rated "Excellent" by the Ohio Department of Education. The district has an enrollment of about 2900 students who are housed in an Early Childhood Center, 5 elementary buildings, a middle school and one high school. Franklin High School received a 2007 Pacesetter Award from High Schools That Work.
Carlisle, population 5,800, is nestled in the northwestern corner of Franklin Township. New Jersey residents looking for new opportunities founded Carlisle in the early 1800’s. Carlisle is still referred to as “New Jersey Settlement.” Carlisle School District , rated "Effective" includes residents living in the city of Carlisle, the majority of the residents who live west of the Great Miami River in Franklin Township, the southwestern corner of Miami Township, a small portion of German Township, and all the Chautauqua area near the Great Miami River.
Because of the mixture of the municipalities that make up the school district, the school campus has become the area’s central point. The annual two-day Railroad Days Festival is held on the school grounds. Other evens include youth soccer, girl’s softball and the township’s summer tennis lessons.
Carlisle officialy became a city in 2000 after the census showed 5,000 people living in the incorporated Carlisle Village (including a few hundred residents who live in Montgomery County but within the Carlisle City limits.)
Springboro is a family-friendly city which is experiencing rapid growth. Founded in 1815 by Jonathan Wright, a Quaker, the village was a well-traveled link on the Underground Railroad until slavery was ended by the Civil War. From the mid-1800s to the mid-1900s, Springboro was a small farming community. The South Main Street Historic District still reflects that era, and a self-guided walking tour is available to those who are interested in the past.
Currently, Springboro's population is 17,000, with another 17,000 added by surrounding Clearcreek Township.
Springboro Community Schools, housed in seven buildings, consistently earn an "Excellent with Distinction" rating from the State of Ohio, and the majority of students go on to attend college.
Recent rapid growth is attributed to Springboro's location (between Dayton and Cincinnati with access to I-75), its numerous new neighborhoods, its enduring small town atmosphere and its proximity to beautiful, rolling farm land. The city has an active Chamber of Commerce.
Area Events Community Events:
Our communities offer many things to do and to see. Both Franklin and Springboro have calendars that list local events on their city web sites.
If you would like your organization's event listed here, please send an e-mail to the web master.
At FACS:
November1: Warren County Emergency HEAP Winter Crisis Program begins. For more information call HEAP at 937-425-2295
--"Songs of the Season" 7 p.m., Franklin First United Methodist Church, December 7
