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All the United States Indiana Franklin

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Franklin

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

Updated July 7, 2022

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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.
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Franklin, Indiana

Nancy Kerlin Barnett Grave

A burial site located in the middle of a road.
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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
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Indianapolis, Indiana

Museum of Psychphonics

A modern-day wunderkammer dedicated to Indianapolis history, Afrofuturism, and musical vibrations.
19 miles from Franklin

Indianapolis, Indiana

The Idle

A park where you can watch the highway zoom past.
19 miles from Franklin
Apothecary of over 500 herbs and oils

Indianapolis, Indiana

Magick Candle

Tucked into the heart of historic Irvington, this 56-year-old metaphysical shop specializes in the olde ways.
20 miles from Franklin
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