Franklin County approves 250K for museum construction

Franklin county Commissioners last week approved a consent agreement that will allow the Franklin County Tourist Development Council to provide 250 thousand dollars toward the construction of a new World War 2 museum at Carrabelle beach.

The Camp Gordon Johnston World War 2 Museum plans to build a nearly 4000 square foot museum on a lot it owns across the street from Carrabelle Beach.

The total construction cost will be a little over 371 thousand dollars.

The museum has been trying for year to get state funding for the project, but the funding has not been forthcoming so the county decided to use tourist dollars to help cover the costs.

Once the new building is complete, the museum can move from its location at the Carrabelle Municipal complex.

County Attorney Michael Shuler said this is the county’s first foray into providing TDC funds for the construction of a capital expense.

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