Franklin County, County administrative division in Illinois, United States.
Franklin County extends across 430 square miles of Illinois territory, containing multiple municipalities and rural areas between Mount Vernon and Marion.
The county gained its administrative status in 1818, the same year Illinois joined the Union, and was named after Benjamin Franklin.
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners maintains regular public meetings to discuss local matters and engage with community members throughout the year.
County offices in Benton provide essential services including property tax collection, vehicle registration, marriage licenses, and court administration.
The county operates specialized agricultural programs supporting local farmers through educational initiatives and resource management services.
GPS coordinates: 37.97654,-88.93353
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:10
Rend Lake
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R. Buckminster Fuller and Anne Hewlett Dome Home
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Franklin County Jail
3.4 km
5th District Appellate Court
37.6 km
Altgeld Hall
38.2 km
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts
39.2 km
Sesser Opera House
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Hamilton County Courthouse
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C. H. Judd House
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Willis Allen House
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Cloud State Bank
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Aaron G. Cloud House
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West Frankfort City Hall
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Goddard Chapel
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Somerset Grange Hall
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Williamson County Courthouse
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Mulkeytown Christian Church
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Chalon Guard and Emma Blades Cloud House
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Franklin County Courthouse
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Reef House
37.9 km
West Walnut Street Historic District
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Ed M. Stotlar House
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West Franklin Historical Museum
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Kościół św. Michała Archanioła w Radomiu
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Carbondale Public Library
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John A. Logan College
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AMC Classic Illinois Centre 8
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Varsity Center for the Arts
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