Franklin County, Administrative division in northwest Alabama, US.
Franklin County spans 647 square miles of terrain, containing five incorporated municipalities including Russellville, Red Bay, Phil Campbell, Vina, and Hodges.
The county was established on February 6, 1818, receiving its name from Benjamin Franklin, becoming one of the early administrative divisions of Alabama.
Two separate school systems operate in the county: Russellville City Schools and Franklin County Schools, with Northwest Shoals Community College in Phil Campbell.
The Franklin County Courthouse, located at 410 Jackson Avenue North in Russellville, provides government services from Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
While Franklin County maintains its status as a dry county restricting alcohol sales, the city of Russellville operates under different regulations permitting alcohol distribution.
Location: Alabama
Inception: February 6, 1818
Capital city: Russellville
Shares border with: Colbert County, Tishomingo County, Itawamba County, Lawrence County, Winston County, Marion County
Website: http://franklincountyal.org
GPS coordinates: 34.43333,-87.85000
Latest update: March 11, 2025 03:46
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