History of Franklinton, Louisiana | Florida Parishes

[@texrayvision]

My family in Louisiana was there before it was a state. They started in Washington Parish and eventually ended up in St. Tammany Parish. A lot of those folks are in a family Cemetery in Stateline. I need to go visit these places soon

[@LouisianaDread]

That’s a good plan!

[@patrickmiller6530]

I’m so impressed by your knowledge of Washington Parish and Louisiana in general. You’re my new favorite KZbinr!

[@LouisianaDread]

Wow, thank you! That means so much to me. Much more coming up!

[@nadiaborzacchini1987]

Love how you tell the hiatory if the places thank you

[@LouisianaDread]

Thank you for the compliment! There’s so much history to tell!

[@jrr2480]

If I remember correctly, this area is a part of the places called the Florida Parishes, and there's a good book 📖 about it called Pistols and Politics.

[@LouisianaDread]

Yes that’s correct! Florida parishes video is on my channel also!

[@CDcooper3876]

The Bogue Chitto state park just south of town is a great camping and recreational destination worth a stay

[@LouisianaDread]

It sure is!🤘⚜️

[@Aswaguespack]

Always produced eith interesting info and class. Learning more about our great State’s history both good and bad in important to know who we as a people and civilization really are. Thanks Kyle for outstanding work

[@LouisianaDread]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@Aswaguespack]

@@LouisianaDread one day I will learn to type

[@brandonpixley2481]

my grandpaw and grandmaw moved thear after 05 from nola

[@LouisianaDread]

It’s a great place to be and not have to worry about hurricanes

[@brandonpixley2481]

@@LouisianaDread I need to go out there and see my grandma tell him my grandpa passed last year he was born in 1937 he told me so many good stories

[@nadiaborzacchini1987]

Louisana was so nice to me when I visited now I wanna move there thank you for your videos it really puts a smile on my face. The way you tell the history is nicely done God bless you and your family love history keep up the good work boo

[@LouisianaDread]

You are so welcome. Thank you so much for the kind words and blessings!

[@nadiaborzacchini1987]

@@LouisianaDread of course and hope you have a blessed valentines day

[@djthomas3848]

I’m a Thomas and I love north of franklinton close to stateline. My grandpaw said we had family come from the North Carolina area back in the day. Just cool to hear it from someone else

[@djthomas3848]

And my name is Delos. Im named after my great grandfather Delos

[@LouisianaDread]

Very cool!

[@sheepdog1102]

My great great grandfather fought in the civil war and was from Franklinton and my father was named Frank.😊

[@LouisianaDread]

Very interesting!

[@Godlovesyou79917]

Our grandfathers may have known each other! ❤

[@loba2036]

Can you do a history of Lake Charles next? My family from my father's side is from there and I'd love to hear more about it.

[@LouisianaDread]

I’ll definitely do one soon!

[@Godlovesyou79917]

My Aunt Cleo had a material shop on the corner of one of the main streets in town. Franklinton is also where the State Fair is held every year in mid to late October.

[@LouisianaDread]

It sure is!

[@haleycarraway]

It’s actually the Washington Parish Free Fair. The LA State Fair is held in Shreveport. 😊

[@Godlovesyou79917]

@@haleycarraway you are absolutely right! Thank you!

[@generalsdragons6952]

I was in Franklin and a truck driver wanted to get directions for his delivery sport in Franklinton, he wasn't happy to find out he was in the wrong town.

[@LouisianaDread]

OHHH NOOOO😂

[@leebotx]

I grew up there…I always said “Frank-l-ton.

[@LouisianaDread]

Hahaha interesting

[@Smokezilla82]

Yup! I grew up in Covington, and we always pronounced it " Frankle-ton" 😂

[@Immeallday]

I have family in those parishes. Some most definitely have the Creole accent. Nevertheless, this is a good history lesson. Thanks for sharing

[@LouisianaDread]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@grayman556]

I work there 5 days a week. Most have a Mississippi redneck accent. Hell Governor blank stair Blanco thought Washington parish was part of Mississippi during the Hurricane Katrina aftermath.

[@tonyasharp3182]

Franklinton also has The worlds largest Free Fair every year in October the 3week of October pay to park (citizens open there lawns up so you pay to park) but free admission free concerts Rodeo nights at the fair sell out fast you can get tickets online or from a future Rodeo queen contestant Washington Parish Hot Air Balloon Festival Washington Parish Watermelon Festival Mile Brach Christmas Festival The best Christmas Parade all lit up We have Bogue Chitto State Park Zona Atv recreational Park White Sand Beach Louisiana River Adventures ( tubing down the river) Riverbend Campground/wedding venue BOGUE CHITTO SWAMP CABINS (log cabins very nice on the river) Varnado Museum in Franklinton Stop by Washington Parish Tourism for information if you get to visit our town of Franklinton. Thank you hope to see you there

[@LouisianaDread]

🤘🤘

[@danthesalmon7362]

Fair just ended 🙏

[@davidlemieux398]

I am tired of black forgiveness.

[@LouisianaDread]

What does that mean?

[@SYSyphysDelta]

I am baffled and confused by this