Franklin Fairbanks was an American businessman, natural scientist, collector, political figure, and one of the founders and first trustees of Rollins College.
12 Facts About Franklin Fairbanks
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The son of Erastus Fairbanks and brother of Horace Fairbanks, Franklin Fairbanks was born in St Johnsbury, Vermont on June 18,1828.
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Franklin Fairbanks was an officer and director in a number of railroad, mining, manufacturing, banking, and telegraph businesses.
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Franklin Fairbanks was Town Meeting Moderator from 1871 to 1873 and 1879 to 1884.
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Franklin Fairbanks was a member of the Vermont House of Representatives and served as Speaker from 1872 to 1874.
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Franklin Fairbanks donated the Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium to the town of St Johnsbury.
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Franklin Fairbanks came to Winter Park, Florida, in 1881 with his friend and business associate, Charles Hosmer Morse, who was from St Johnsbury.
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Franklin Fairbanks was one of the founders of the city, and was one of the first investors to purchase lakefront property.
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Franklin Fairbanks was one of the first trustees of Rollins College and contributed towards its founding.
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Franklin Fairbanks died in St Johnsbury on April 24,1895.
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Franklin Fairbanks was buried at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in St Johnsbury.
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The annual Franklin Fairbanks Award is presented to individuals who have made positive contributions to the operation and direction of the Fairbanks Museum.