Franklin, Georgia facts for kids
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Franklin, Georgia
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The old Heard County gas station was built in 1938 and features a vintage, hand-painted Coca-Cola advertisement.
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Location in Heard County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Heard |
| Named for | Benjamin Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.35 sq mi (8.68 km2) |
| • Land | 3.21 sq mi (8.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km2) |
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 950 |
| • Density | 295.95/sq mi (114.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30217
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| Area code(s) | 706 |
| FIPS code | 13-31292 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0314347 |
Franklin is a city located in Heard County, Georgia, in the United States. It is the main city and the county seat of Heard County. In 2020, about 950 people lived there. The city is named after the famous American inventor and statesman, Benjamin Franklin.
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History of Franklin
Franklin was first settled in 1770. It became the official county seat for the newly formed Heard County in 1831.
In March 2021, a strong tornado hit Franklin just before midnight. It caused a lot of damage to the downtown area. The tornado then moved east and became even stronger, hitting nearby Newnan, Georgia. Sadly, one person was indirectly affected by this powerful storm.
Geography of Franklin
Franklin is located in the middle of Heard County, right next to the Chattahoochee River.
Major roads pass through or near the city:
- U.S. Route 27 goes around the east side of Franklin. It can take you north about 23 miles to Carrollton or south about 19 miles to LaGrange.
- Georgia State Route 34 runs through the center of Franklin. It leads northeast about 20 miles to Newnan and southwest about 12 miles to the Alabama border.
- Georgia State Route 100 also goes through part of Franklin with SR 34. It leads northwest about 14 miles to Ephesus and southeast 14 miles to Hogansville.
The city of Franklin covers a total area of about 3.35 square miles (8.68 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.21 square miles (8.31 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.14 square miles (0.36 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
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As of the 2020 United States census, there were 950 people living in Franklin. These people made up 421 households, with 215 of them being families.
Education in Franklin
Heard County School District
The Heard County School District manages schools from pre-school all the way to twelfth grade. It includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district has 132 full-time teachers and teaches over 2,278 students.
The Old Heard County Jail
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The Old Heard County Jail was built in 1912 for $7,500. It was designed by Manly Jail Works and built by Pauly Jail Company. This new jail replaced an older one from 1880 that was no longer suitable.
The jail could hold up to 16 prisoners upstairs. The Heard County Sheriff and his family lived downstairs. In the 1930s, two prisoners managed to escape by cutting the window bars. Even though prisoners on death row were held here, the jail's gallows (a structure for hangings) were never used.
In 1964, a new county jail opened in Franklin Square, and the old jail closed its doors. The Old Heard County Jail was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. In 1987, the Heard County Historical Society completely restored it. Today, it serves as a museum and a historical center, teaching visitors about the past.
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Franklin Court Square
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Franklin City Hall
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Franklin Post Office (ZIP code: 30217)
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Heard County Comprehensive High School
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Heard County School System
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See also
In Spanish: Franklin (Georgia) para niños
