Franklin County, County administrative division in North Carolina, United States.
Franklin County extends across 494 square miles of varied terrain, with Louisburg serving as the administrative center of local government operations.
The North Carolina General Assembly established Franklin County in 1779 from the former Bute County, naming it in honor of Benjamin Franklin.
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners maintains multiple community centers that host educational programs, fitness classes, and social activities throughout the year.
Residents access county services at the administration building in Louisburg, which houses departments for taxes, permits, licenses, and public records.
The county forms part of the Research Triangle region, connecting rural agricultural lands with technology centers in neighboring Wake and Durham counties.
Location: North Carolina
Inception: 1779
Capital city: Louisburg
Website: http://www.franklincountync.us
Shares border with: Warren County, Halifax County, Nash County, Johnston County, Wake County, Granville County, Vance County
Website: http://franklincountync.us
GPS coordinates: 36.08000,-78.28000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:30
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