Franklin County was created by act of the legislature on Feb. 25, 1784, and was named for Benjamin Franklin, Revolutionary patriot and statesman. It was formed from lands obtained from the Indians by the Treaty of Augusta, 1783. Capt. James Terrell of the Revolution was an early settler. Volunteers from Franklin Co. under Capt. Morris distinguished themselves at the Battle of Pea River Swamp on Mar. 25, 1837, in the Creek Indian War. The present county site was established by act of Nov. 29, 1806, at Carnesville, named for Thomas B. Carnes, member of the Third Congress, 1793 - ‘97.