Franklin Methodist Church, erected in 1831, is one of the earliest permanent church buildings in this area. Constructed of 12x12 handhewn pine beams, the church has been extensively remodelled through the years except the steeple, which stands as first built. Its slave balcony, unlike most, was at the front behind the pulpit. Early members told of Indians worshipping in the building in the days when the Indian population of this section was large. Among the church's leaders 100 years ago were the Lane, Daniel, Hammond, McCutchen, and Lipford families.