Franklin, Maryland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Franklin, Maryland
|
|
|---|---|
_just_south_of_Maryland_State_Route_36_(New_Georges_Creek_Road)_in_Franklin,_Allegany_County,_Maryland.jpg) |
|
 Franklin, Maryland
Location in Maryland
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Maryland |
| County | Allegany |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,106 ft (337 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 253 |
| • Density | 916.67/sq mi (354.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21562
|
| Area code(s) | 301, 240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583624 |
Franklin is a small community located in Allegany County, Maryland, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county. Franklin is also a census-designated place (CDP). This is a special area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
Where is Franklin, Maryland?
Franklin is found in the western part of Maryland. It's about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) north of a town called Westernport. The community is situated along two important roads: Maryland Route 36 and Maryland Route 937. These roads help connect Franklin to other places in the county.
Who Lives in Franklin?
The number of people living in Franklin is counted during the U.S. Census. The most recent count was in 2020. At that time, 253 people called Franklin home. This makes it a very small and quiet community.
