Franz, Ontario
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Franz (pronounced frans) is a village in central Ontario, Canada, located on Hobon Lake (4 mi/6 km long), 130 mi/209 km north of Sault Ste. Marie. Franz is located 65 km from Chapleau.
In better days, Franz boasted a booming economy in forestry, transportation, and mining. The original name for this rural community was Hobon. In 1914, the post office's name was changed to Franz, and the CPR station name was altered from Hobon to Franz Station.
- Latitude: 48°28'N Longitude: 84°25'W
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