Franklin County Map, North Carolina, USA

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Map of Franklin County - Franklin County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Franklin County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Franklin County located in the map, major cities in Franklin county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Franklin County, North Carolina

About Franklin County, North Carolina

Franklin County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. It's county seat is Louisburg. As per 2020 census, the population of Franklin County is 71703 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 495 sq mi (1,282 km2). Franklin County was established on 1779.

Facts about Franklin County, North Carolina

CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
RegionPiedmont / Northeastern North Carolina (Raleigh-Cary Metro Area)
County SeatLouisburg
Named AfterBenjamin Franklin
Established1779
Coordinates~36.08° N, 78.30° W
Total Area~494.57 sq mi
Land Area~491.80 sq mi
Water Area~2.77 sq mi
Population (2020)~68,573
Estimated Population (2024)~79,771
Population Density~140 per sq mi
Major CommunitiesLouisburg, Bunn, Franklinton, Youngsville, Wake Forest (part), Centerville, Castalia
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Services, Commuter & local economies
Major RoadsU.S. Highway 401, NC Highways 56, 39, 97
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Known ForHistoric town of Louisburg & Louisburg College, Piedmont-Rural mix, part of the Research Triangle region
Websitehttps://www.franklincountync.gov

Top Attractions in Franklin County, North Carolina

  • Lake Royale – Boating and fishing.
  • Louisburg College – Historic campus.
  • Tar River Reservoir – Fishing and kayaking.
  • Franklin County Heritage Museum – Local history exhibits.
  • Downtown Louisburg – Shops and dining.
  • White Level Community Park – Recreation space.
  • Harris Lake County Park – Nearby trails and lake views.
  • Youngsville Downtown – Small-town charm.
  • Franklinton Downtown – Historic streets.
  • Cedar Creek Gallery – Local arts.

Cities & Towns in Franklin County, North Carolina

Louisburg, Franklinton, Bunn, Youngsville, Centerville, Ingleside, Alert