Franklin County, Administrative county in Massachusetts, US
Franklin County extends across 1,877 square kilometers in northwestern Massachusetts, featuring towns, forests, and the Connecticut River valley landscape.
The Massachusetts Legislature established Franklin County in 1811, naming it after Benjamin Franklin and designating Greenfield as the administrative center.
The residents of Franklin County maintain strong connections to agriculture, with numerous farms producing local goods throughout the twenty-six municipalities.
The Franklin Regional Transit Authority operates regular bus services connecting Greenfield to other municipalities within the county's boundaries.
The county government ceased operations in 1997, making Franklin County a geographic region where communities share services through regional agreements.
Location: Massachusetts
Inception: 1811
Capital city: Greenfield
Shares border with: Windham County, Bennington County, Worcester County, Hampshire County, Berkshire County, Cheshire County
Website: https://frcog.org
GPS coordinates: 42.58707,-72.57394
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:45
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