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   Franklin County, North Carolina. / 36.09; -78.28. Franklin County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 68,573. [1] Its county seat is Louisburg. [2] Franklin County is included in the Raleigh - Cary, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Raleigh-Durham-Cary ...

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Franklin,_North_CarolinaFranklin, North Carolina - Wikipedia

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   Franklin is a town in and the county seat of Macon County, North Carolina, United States. It is situated within the Nantahala National Forest . The population was reported to be 4,175 in the 2020 census , an increase from the total of 3,845 tabulated in 2010 .

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   Where is Franklin NC located?

   • Franklin is a town in and the county seat of Macon County, North Carolina, United States. It is situated within the Nantahala National Forest. The population was reported to be 4,175 in the 2020 census, an increase from the total of 3,845 tabulated in 2010 .

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   Why is Franklin County NC called Franklin County?

   • Located in the northeast Piedmont region of North Carolina, and formed in the midst of the American Revolutionary War, Franklin County was carved out of the abolished Bute County and established in 1779. The county’s name is attributed to Benjamin Franklin, a politician, statesman, and iconic founding father of the United States.

   Franklin County (1779) - North Carolina History

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   When was Franklin County created?

   • 1778 Franklin County was created 14 April 1778 from Bute County when it was divided to also create Warren County. For animated maps illustrating North Carolina county boundary changes, "Rotating Formation North Carolina County Boundary Maps" (1664-1965) may be viewed for free at the MapofUS.org website.

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   What is Franklin County known for?

   • Although many times overshadowed by its neighbor, Wake County, Franklin County has significant destinations and has played a role in North Carolina’s economic history. The county seat, Louisburg, is named in honor of King Louis XVI. Within its borders in 1805, the first junior college in the United States, now called Louisburg College, was founded.

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   Cascine is a historic plantation complex and national historic district located near Louisburg, Franklin County, North Carolina. The district encompasses 12 contributing buildings, 4 contributing sites, and 3 contributing structures.

5. northcarolinahistory.org › franklin-county-1779Franklin County (1779) - North Carolina History

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   The county’s name is attributed to Benjamin Franklin, a politician, statesman, and iconic founding father of the United States. Although many times overshadowed by its neighbor, Wake County, Franklin County has significant destinations and has played a role in North Carolina’s economic history.

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   May 19, 2024 · Franklin County. Guide to Franklin County, North Carolina ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records. Contents. 1 County Information. 1.1 Description. 1.2 County Courthouse. 1.3 Franklin County, North Carolina Record Dates. 1.4 Record Loss. 1.5 Boundary Changes.

7. www.smokiesguide.com › history-of-franklin-ncHistory of Franklin, NC – Smokies Guide

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   Oct 15, 2012 · Franklin is the seat of Macon County, NC which was formed in 1828. The land was part of lands acquired from the Cherokee in the Treaty of 1819. The county is named for Nathaniel Macon, a politician from Warrenton, NC who served in the American Revolution and the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate.

8. www.carolana.com › NC › TownsA History of Franklin, North Carolina

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   Franklin is located along the Little Tennessee River, in the central part of Macon County North Carolina. The site for Franklin was chosen in 1820 by a survey party lead by Captain Robert Love and was named for Jesse Franklin a well-known North Carolina statesman and one of the commissioners assigned to organizing the new territory.