Franklin, County seat in Johnson County, Indiana, United States.
Franklin extends over 13 square miles of land with Victorian mansions along King and Jefferson streets and multiple shopping districts throughout the city.
The city gained national recognition in the 1920s when the Franklin Wonder Five basketball team secured three consecutive state championships from 1920 to 1922.
Life magazine published a documentation of Franklin's social dynamics in 1940, showing farmers gathering in the city center during Saturday evenings.
The city's location, 20 miles south of Indianapolis and 90 miles north of Louisville, connects residents to major urban centers through Interstate 65.
Franklin houses the original Ritters Frozen Custard establishment and maintains strong industrial connections with Japanese companies including Toyota and Mitsubishi.
Location: Johnson County
Elevation above the sea: 221 m
Website: http://www.franklin-in.gov/
Website: http://franklin-in.gov
GPS coordinates: 39.48970,-86.05670
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:43
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