Franklinton, Town center in Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States.
Located 70 miles north of New Orleans, Franklinton extends over 4.42 square miles along the banks of the Bogue Chitto River.
Founded in 1819 as Franklin, the town received its current name in 1826 to differentiate it from another Franklin in St. Mary Parish.
The Washington Parish Free Fair, taking place during the third week of October, stands as the largest free fair in the United States.
The Franklinton Town Hall at 301 11th Avenue handles public records requests and coordinates essential municipal services for residents.
The Louisiana Castle, an English Norman Keep replica near Franklinton, functions as a venue for weddings, proms, and community celebrations.
GPS coordinates: 30.84713,-90.15314
Latest update: March 12, 2025 23:18
Bogue Chitto State Park
8.9 km
Studio in the Country
30.5 km
Global Wildlife Center
27.4 km
John Ford Home
39.6 km
Franklinton High School
540 m
Abita Mystery House
42.7 km
Robert "Bob" Hicks House
30.5 km
Christ Episcopal Church
42.7 km
Blythewood
35.5 km
Arcola Presbyterian Church
35.7 km
Randal House
47.5 km
Sullivan House
28.2 km
Division of St. John Historic District
41.7 km
Bogalusa City Hall
28.8 km
Greenlaw House
504 m
Abita Springs Historic District
42.7 km
Green Shutters
34.1 km
Abita Springs Pavilion
42.3 km
Greenlawn
36.4 km
Sylvest House
1.5 km
Frederick House
42.3 km
Thomas M. Babington House
466 m
Abita Springs Trailhead Museum
42.4 km
Kentwood Historical and Cultural Arts Museum
35.4 km
Star Theater
41.7 km
Walthall County Courthouse and Jail
30.1 km
Lucius McGehee Hall
48 km
G.W. Nesom House
43.7 kmReviews
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