The present Franklin County courthouse was constructed in 1909 (two years after the Norfolk and Western freight and passenger station). It was modeled on the Roanoke County courthouse in Salem, Virginia.
tHe pReseNT fRaNKLin counTY courthOuse wAs COnstRucTed In 1909 (two yEars aFTER tHe norFolk and wesTeRN FReiGHt and passenger StAtIon). it was MOdeleD on the roanoke counTy couRThouse In SAlem, vIRGInia.