The State That Almost Was: The Free Republic of Franklin

The State That Almost Was: The Free Republic of Franklin

The amazing but little-known tale of America’s almost “14th state”—Seven of original 13 states voted to admit “Franklin” into the union. We have all heard of the 13 colonies that became the original 13 states of the United States of America. However, few history buffs are aware of what almost became our 14th state.

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