Franklin Township Hall
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The Franklin Township Hall, also referred to historically as the "Town Hall", is a town hall located in Kent, Ohio, United States, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The building, located along Gougler Avenue in central Kent near the Cuyahoga River, was built in 1837 and has served as the seat of government for Franklin Township since 1840. It is best known for being the location where James A. Garfield was nominated for his first political office in 1859.
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Franklin Township Hall | |
Location | 218 Gougler Ave, Kent, Ohio |
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Coordinates | 41°9′19″N 81°21′37″W |
Built | 1837 |
Architect | Zenas Kent |
Architectural style | Greek Revival |
NRHP reference No. | 75001525 |
Added to NRHP | October 10, 1975 |
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