Franklin, West Virginia Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Franklin Home & Community Information

Most of Franklin’s real estate is also close to some helpful community resources for Pendleton County. The Pendleton County Chamber of Commerce is located in Franklin and helps to sponsor several great events like the Spring Fest and Whistle Pig Jamboree. Other community organizations located in Franklin are Almost Heaven Habitat for Humanity, which helps people realize their dreams of owning a home, and the Pendleton Animal Welfare Shelter, which rescues dogs and cats to try to place them in a new home. There are some tremendous benefits to being a member of the Franklin community. Browse the latest real estate listings in Franklin.

Things to Do in Franklin

In Franklin, it is easy to find a place to go fishing, camping, or hiking, such as the Brandywine Recreation Area in the George Washington National Forest to the south. The Nelson Rocks Outdoor Center located to the north of Franklin offers unique Canopy tours that allow people to experience the wonder of life in the forest from high up in the air. A bit further north up Route 33, visitors can take guided tours of the interesting caverns and take advantage of the picnic and children’s outdoor gemstone mining areas. Franklin is great for people with all sorts of recreational interests.

The History of Franklin

The Franklin Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and includes many different buildings, including the centuries-old McCoy Mill and other unique storefronts and residents. During the Civil War, Franklin was in close proximity to Stonewall Jackson’s Valley Campaign. In 1862, Union general John Fremont and his army occupied the town as they prepared to pursue Jackson's Confederate troops. Franklin has been involved in some truly pivotal moments in history.

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