National Register of Historic Places listings in Franklin County, Alabama facts for kids

Location of Franklin County in Alabama

Have you ever wondered about old buildings and places that are really important to history? In Franklin County, Alabama, there's a special list of these places! It's called the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect buildings, sites, and objects that tell us about the past.

This article shows you the three amazing places in Franklin County that are on this important list. Each one has a unique story to tell about Alabama's history. You can even find their exact locations on a map using their coordinates!

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
1	Alabama Iron Works		August 3, 1977 (#77000203)	South of Russellville off U.S. Route 43 34°27′53″N 87°46′40″W / 34.464722°N 87.777778°W / 34.464722; -87.777778 (Alabama Iron Works)	Russellville	The Alabama Iron Works, also known as Cedar Creek Furnace, was a very important place for making iron in the 1800s. It was built in 1818 and used a special type of furnace to melt iron ore. This furnace helped create tools and other metal items needed by people living in the area. It's a great example of early industry in Alabama.
2	Overton Farm		October 3, 1973 (#73000344)	4 miles (6.4 km) northwest of Hodges 34°23′05″N 87°57′30″W / 34.384722°N 87.958333°W / 34.384722; -87.958333 (Overton Farm)	Hodges	Overton Farm is a historic farm located near Hodges. It shows us what farming life was like many years ago in Franklin County. This farm has been kept in a way that helps us understand the history of agriculture and how families lived and worked on the land in the past. It's a valuable link to the region's rural heritage.
3	Russellville Commercial Historic District		January 29, 2019 (#100003123)	Along sections of Jackson & Coffee Aves., Lawrence, Lauderdale & Madison Sts. 34°30′19″N 87°43′49″W / 34.5052°N 87.7303°W / 34.5052; -87.7303 (Russellville Commercial Historic District)	Russellville	The Russellville Commercial Historic District includes many old buildings in the heart of Russellville. These buildings were once busy shops, offices, and businesses. They show how the town grew and changed over time. Walking through this district is like taking a step back to see what the town looked like when it was first developing.