Franklin, Iowa facts for kids
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Franklin, Iowa
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Examples of architecture in Franklin, Iowa.
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Location of Franklin, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Lee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 131 |
| • Density | 839.74/sq mi (324.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52625
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
| FIPS code | 19-28740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0456723 |
Franklin is a small city in Lee County, Iowa, United States. It is known for its special buildings made of stone and brick. These buildings are in a style called Federal architecture, which is not very common in Iowa.
In 2020, the population of Franklin was 131 people. The city is part of a larger area that includes Fort Madison and Keokuk.
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History of Franklin
Franklin, which was once called Franklin Centre, began to be settled in the late 1830s. Farmers like Alexander Cruickshank and German immigrants Henry and Jacob Abel were among the first to live there.
Early Beginnings
The first schoolhouse in Franklin was built on the Cruickshank farm in 1839. The town itself was officially planned out on March 21, 1840. James L. Scott and Samuel C. Reed were the people who designed the town. They hoped Franklin would become the main city of Lee County, but it never did.
Naming the City
The city was named after Benjamin Franklin, a very famous American inventor, writer, and statesman. In 1841, John Gandy and Jesse H. Catting were chosen as justices of the peace. A justice of the peace is a local official who handles minor legal cases and keeps the peace.
Growth and Development
In 1842, the first church in Franklin was built by the Methodists, a type of Christian church. Franklin grew because it was located along the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. This railroad helped bring people and goods to the town.
Preston Nichols was elected as the first mayor of Franklin. He had been a circuit court judge for 36 years before becoming mayor. A circuit court judge travels to different locations to hear legal cases.
Geography of Franklin
Franklin is located in Cedar Township. The city covers a total area of about 0.15 square miles (0.40 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Location Details
You can find Franklin at these coordinates: 40.666460 degrees North latitude and -91.511828 degrees West longitude. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Population and People
Franklin has seen its population change over many years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different times.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1860 | 449 | — |
| 1870 | 628 | +39.9% |
| 1880 | 367 | −41.6% |
| 1890 | 333 | −9.3% |
| 1900 | 210 | −36.9% |
| 1910 | 138 | −34.3% |
| 1920 | 119 | −13.8% |
| 1930 | 92 | −22.7% |
| 1940 | 80 | −13.0% |
| 1950 | 146 | +82.5% |
| 1960 | 174 | +19.2% |
| 1970 | 111 | −36.2% |
| 1980 | 142 | +27.9% |
| 1990 | 152 | +7.0% |
| 2000 | 136 | −10.5% |
| 2010 | 143 | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 131 | −8.4% |
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Population in 2020
According to the 2020 census, 131 people lived in Franklin. There were 46 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of the people living in Franklin were White. About 3% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Franklin was about 43 years old. About 29.8% of the residents were under 20 years old. The population was almost evenly split between males and females.
Population in 2010
In the 2010 census, Franklin had 143 people living in 60 households. Most residents were White. The average age was around 40 years old. About 24.5% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Franklin
Students in Franklin attend schools that are part of the Central Lee Community School District.
See also
In Spanish: Franklin (Iowa) para niños
