The Franklin County Historical Society held a program last night looking into people in Franklin County that have run for office. “The Governor Next Door: Elected Officials from Franklin County” looked at a variety of interesting historical figures from the area. Director Diana Saracenic-Deane talks about a man named P. P. Elder, a strong abolitionist who moved to Ottawa after the Civil War, and founded the First National Bank of Ottawa:
You can learn about more historical figures from Franklin County that ran for office. The program is posted on the Old Depot Facebook page. The program was presented in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institute Exhibit at the Old Depot that will be in place until October 1st.
