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3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Franklin, Indiana

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Italian POW Chapel

Franklin, Indiana

Camp Atterbury Prisoner of War Chapel

A chapel built by Italian POWs during World War II tells a forgotten tale of the war on the home front.
Nancy Kerlin Barnett Grave

Franklin, Indiana

Nancy Kerlin Barnett Grave

A burial site located in the middle of a road.

Franklin, Indiana

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On the campus of Franklin College you can get a Benjamin Franklin twofer.
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Shelbyville, Indiana

The Bears of Blue River Statue

A statue of Balser Brent, young hero of the fictional Indiana classic book, "The Bears of Blue River."
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The entryway guiding your way through.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Healer

This former office building has been transformed into an immersive music venue and art space.
17 miles from Franklin
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Guilford Township, Indiana

Who North America

One of the largest collections of merchandise from the famous British sci-fi show can be found smack in the middle of Indiana.
18 miles from Franklin

Indianapolis, Indiana

The Idle

A park where you can watch the highway zoom past.
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