Franklin County

Franklin County is an administrative region in southern Nebraska comprised of farmland and small towns spread across its territory. The Republican River runs through its southern portion near the Kansas state line and defines part of the landscape.

The region was established in 1871 and named in honor of Benjamin Franklin as settlers organized a new administrative area in southern Nebraska. It grew from sparsely settled frontier land into an established county with permanent communities.

The Franklin County Board holds regular public meetings at the courthouse to discuss local matters and maintain connections with the community.

The county courthouse in Franklin provides administrative services such as property records and document notarization during standard business hours. Visitors should expect rural roads and limited urban services as this is a farming region with small towns as its main population centers.

The region received vehicle registration prefix 50 in 1922 based on its vehicle count ranking at that time. This numbering system, assigned by state rankings, remains visible on license plates from registered vehicles in the area.

Location: Nebraska

Inception: 1871

Capital city: Franklin

Shares border with: Kearney County, Smith County, Phelps County, Harlan County, Webster County, Phillips County

Website: http://co.franklin.ne.us

GPS coordinates: 40.18000,-98.95000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:49