Franklin, Kentucky facts for kids
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Franklin, Kentucky
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Simpson County Courthouse in Franklin
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Location of Franklin in Simpson County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Simpson |
| Established | November 2, 1820 |
| Government | |
| • Type | City Commission |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.86 sq mi (38.48 km2) |
| • Land | 14.75 sq mi (38.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km2) |
| Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 10,176 |
| • Estimate
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10,344 |
| • Density | 690.04/sq mi (266.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
42134-42135
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| Area code(s) | 270 & 364 |
| FIPS code | 21-28918 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0492443 |
Franklin is a city in Kentucky, United States. It is the main city and county seat of Simpson County. This county is located on the southern border of Kentucky. In 2020, about 10,176 people lived in Franklin.
A famous horse racing track called Kentucky Downs is in Franklin. It used to be known as Dueling Grounds Racetrack. Kentucky Downs hosts big horse racing events like the Kentucky Cup Turf Festival. You can also watch races from other places there all year long.
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History of Franklin
Franklin officially became a city on November 2, 1820. The state assembly made it official. The city was built on a piece of land bought from William Hudspeth. It was named after Benjamin Franklin, one of America's Founding Fathers. The first post office opened in Franklin on September 29, 1822.
A fun fact about Franklin's history: on March 1, 1968, famous singers Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash got married here. Their wedding took place at the Franklin First United Methodist Church.
Understanding Franklin's Climate
The weather in Franklin has hot, humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it marked as "Cfa". This means it has warm temperatures and plenty of rain throughout the year.
| Climate data for Franklin, KY (1991-2020, coordinates:36°41′16″N 86°30′22″W / 36.6878°N 86.5061°W) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.79 (96) |
3.96 (101) |
4.72 (120) |
4.86 (123) |
5.38 (137) |
4.43 (113) |
4.25 (108) |
3.48 (88) |
3.31 (84) |
3.70 (94) |
3.83 (97) |
4.83 (123) |
50.54 (1,284) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 1.5 (3.8) |
1.3 (3.3) |
0.6 (1.5) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.9 (2.3) |
4.3 (10.9) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 7.4 | 7.3 | 8.3 | 7.1 | 8.4 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 4.8 | 5.1 | 4.6 | 6.7 | 7.8 | 80.8 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.01 in) | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.6 | 2.7 |
Geography of Franklin
Franklin is located at 36°43′21″N 86°34′39″W / 36.72250°N 86.57750°W. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 7.4 square miles (19.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population and People of Franklin
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1830 | 280 | — | |
| 1860 | 828 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,808 | 118.4% | |
| 1880 | 1,686 | −6.7% | |
| 1890 | 2,324 | 37.8% | |
| 1900 | 2,166 | −6.8% | |
| 1910 | 3,063 | 41.4% | |
| 1920 | 3,154 | 3.0% | |
| 1930 | 3,056 | −3.1% | |
| 1940 | 3,940 | 28.9% | |
| 1950 | 4,343 | 10.2% | |
| 1960 | 5,329 | 22.7% | |
| 1970 | 6,553 | 23.0% | |
| 1980 | 7,738 | 18.1% | |
| 1990 | 7,607 | −1.7% | |
| 2000 | 7,996 | 5.1% | |
| 2010 | 8,408 | 5.2% | |
| 2020 | 10,176 | 21.0% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 10,344 | 23.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, the city of Franklin had 10,176 people living there. The average income for a household in Franklin was $54,784. About 16.8% of the people lived below the poverty line.
Schools and Learning in Franklin
The Simpson County School District manages public education in Franklin. They run several schools:
- Franklin Elementary School
- Lincoln Elementary School
- Simpson Elementary School
- Franklin-Simpson Middle School
- Franklin-Simpson High School
- Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus (an alternative school)
There are also private schools in Franklin. These include Franklin Mennonite Elementary School and Faith Baptist Academy.
Franklin also has a public library called the Goodnight Memorial Library. It's a great place to find books and learn new things.
Famous People from Franklin
Many interesting people have connections to Franklin:
- Joe Blanton (born 1980) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He grew up in Franklin.
- Marty Brown (born 1965) is a country singer-songwriter. He moved to Franklin in 2004.
- Thomas Chisholm (1866–1960) was a Christian songwriter. He wrote the famous hymn "Great is Thy Faithfulness" and was born in Franklin.
- Carolyn Denning (1927–2016) was a doctor who helped treat cystic fibrosis. She grew up in Franklin.
- Blanche Taylor Dickinson (1896–1972) was a poet.
- James Earnest (1818–1900) was born in Franklin. He later became a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate.
- Brad M. Kelley (born 1956) is a billionaire businessman from Franklin.
- Carolyn Conn Moore (1904–1986) made history in Franklin. In 1949, she became the first woman to serve in the Kentucky Senate.
- Kenny Perry (born 1960) is a retired PGA golfer. He won many tournaments and was part of the U.S. Ryder and President's Cup teams. He spent most of his childhood and still lives in Franklin. He even has a golf course there called Kenny Perry's Country Creek.
- Joker Phillips (born 1963) is a professional football player and coach. He was born and raised in Franklin.
- Annie Potts (born 1952) is a famous actress. She has been in movies like Ghostbusters and Pretty in Pink, and TV shows like Designing Women and Young Sheldon. She grew up in Franklin and graduated from Franklin-Simpson High School in 1971.
- Tony Randolph (born 1966) is a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives.
See also
In Spanish: Franklin (Kentucky) para niños
