Franklin County, Administrative division in Florida, United States
Franklin County spans across coastal Florida with coordinates at latitude 29.8323143 and longitude -84.8239118, encompassing natural resources and maritime areas along the Gulf Coast.
The region evolved from indigenous settlements through European colonization to become an established county, developing its infrastructure around coastal economies and rural communities.
The county maintains strong connections to maritime traditions through fishing festivals, community gatherings, and events celebrating local heritage throughout the year.
The Franklin County Geographic Information System provides comprehensive data about properties, land use, and emergency management through an accessible online platform.
The county engineer's office manages 271 miles of roadways and 351 bridges while preserving historical maps dating from 1842 in their Records Management Office.
Location: Florida
Inception: February 8, 1832
Capital city: Apalachicola
Shares border with: Liberty County, Wakulla County, Gulf County
Website: http://franklincountyflorida.com
GPS coordinates: 29.80000,-84.82000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:50
Apalachicola National Forest
41.5 km
Fort Gadsden
24.1 km
St. George Island Bridge
14.2 km
St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge
34.6 km
Ochlockonee River State Park
39.2 km
Cape St. George Light
32.3 km
Orman House
18.2 km
Constitution Convention Museum State Park
46.2 km
John Gorrie State Museum
18 km
John Gorrie Memorial Bridge
13.9 km
Crooked River Light
11.9 km
Camp Gordon Johnston Museum
12.7 km
Old Sopchoppy High School Gymnasium
42.7 km
Apalachicola Historic District
18.4 km
Centennial Building
45.9 km
Shell Point Beach
58.4 km
St. Joseph Catholic Mission Church
46.5 km
Old Wakulla County Courthouse
59.8 km
David G. Raney House
17.9 km
Sopchoppy School
42.5 km
Mount Beasor Primitive Baptist Church
43.8 km
Port Theatre
46.7 km
Carrabelle History Museum
16.1 km
Gorrie Museum
18.1 km
Dog Island Light
14.9 km
Sand Beach
7.2 km
Money Beach
46.4 km
Wilson Beach
39 kmReviews
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