List of people from Franklin County, Kansas

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Former United States Senator and 1988 United States Presidential primary candidate Gary Hart grew up in Ottawa, Kansas. Gary hart.jpg
Former United States Senator and 1988 United States Presidential primary candidate Gary Hart grew up in Ottawa, Kansas.

The following is a list of people from Franklin County, Kansas . The area includes the cities of Ottawa, Wellsville, Pomona, and other cities rural areas in the county. Inclusion on the list should be reserved for notable people past and present who have resided in the county, either in cities or rural areas.

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  2. Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Archived May 14, 2009, at the Wayback Machine Arthur Schabinger