In 1827, Franklin Turnpike was established to give farmers a direct, well-maintained route into the city of Baltimore to bring produce and other goods for sale. In 1831, the Maryland Jockey Club built the Central Race Course at the western terminus of the road. Its one-week racing season became an important social event for the city at that time.

At the time of settlement, the Big and Little Chickasaw Indian tribes occupied the township. Two township streams currently bear their names. The citizens of the township and the Indians lived peaceably. The Indians never gave settlers cause for alarm. They lived along side one another for many years.

192 sqare miles or 12,321 acres; 42. 28 total Township road miles; 4,515 people, 1,704 households and 1,284 families residing in Franklin Twp.

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