I think that the most historical place in Franklin Township is in my back yard. We now use it as a storage shed, but in the 1880's it was used as a basket making factory. The baskets were made out of oak shavings and they were furnished with linen covers.

The factory employed both men and women when there was a need for the baskets. In our area the baskets were for peaches, since at that time we had plenty of orchards.

In time machines took over the making of the baskets. They could make them for a lot less money and produce more baskets. I think that people should keep the history of the factory alive. I am helping to do this by writing this article. Everyone is invited to come and see the factory for themselves.