Franklin County, Administrative county in northern New York State, United States
Franklin County spans 1,697 square miles, including 68 square miles of water bodies, and borders the Canadian provinces of Quebec and Ontario.
The county emerged in 1808 from Albany County, receiving its name from Benjamin Franklin and establishing Malone as its administrative center.
The St. Regis Mohawk Reservation within Franklin County maintains strong connections with Mohawk communities across the Canadian border at Akwesasne.
North Country Community College and Paul Smith's College provide educational opportunities through multiple campuses serving Franklin County residents.
Franklin County contains extensive portions of Adirondack Park and 670 water bodies, including the St. Regis Canoe Area wilderness region.
Location: New York
Inception: 1808
Capital city: Malone
Shares border with: Clinton County, Hamilton County, St. Lawrence County, Essex County
Website: http://franklincony.org
GPS coordinates: 44.60000,-74.31000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:51
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