Franklin, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Franklin
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Location of Franklin, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Renville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,011 ft (308 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 493 |
| • Density | 490.55/sq mi (189.34/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55333
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-22364 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394809 |
Franklin is a small city located in Renville County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's a friendly place with a population of about 500 people, according to the 2020 census.
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A Look Back: Franklin's History
The city of Franklin was planned out in 1882. It was named after Benjamin Franklin, a very famous American inventor and statesman.
An important historical event, the 1862 Battle of Redwood Ferry, happened just outside where Franklin would later be built. This battle was part of a larger conflict in Minnesota's history.
Where is Franklin?
Franklin is a small city, covering about 1 square mile (2.6 square kilometers) of land. It's located right on Minnesota State Highway 19. You can find it just east of U.S. Route 71.
Who Lives in Franklin?
The number of people living in Franklin has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 284 | — | |
| 1900 | 439 | 54.6% | |
| 1910 | 439 | 0.0% | |
| 1920 | 510 | 16.2% | |
| 1930 | 535 | 4.9% | |
| 1940 | 502 | −6.2% | |
| 1950 | 546 | 8.8% | |
| 1960 | 548 | 0.4% | |
| 1970 | 557 | 1.6% | |
| 1980 | 512 | −8.1% | |
| 1990 | 441 | −13.9% | |
| 2000 | 498 | 12.9% | |
| 2010 | 510 | 2.4% | |
| 2020 | 493 | −3.3% | |
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A Snapshot of the Population
In 2010, there were 510 people living in Franklin. These people lived in 207 households, and 120 of those were families. Most of the people living in Franklin were White (about 93%). A small number of people were from other backgrounds, including Native American and Asian.
About 28% of the households had children under 18. Many households were married couples living together. Some households were led by a single parent. The average age of people in Franklin was about 47 years old.
Fun Things to Do in Franklin
Franklin has a special yearly event called Catfish Derby Days. It's a three-day celebration that happens every July. People come together for lots of fun activities.
Some of the exciting things you can do include:
- A contest to catch the biggest catfish.
- A street dance where everyone can enjoy music.
- Sunday parades with floats and fun.
- Sports tournaments like coed volleyball and men's softball.
- A beanbag tournament for some friendly competition.
- A queen contest and variety show.
- A chess tournament for strategy lovers.
- A "Kiss the Catfish Contest" (it's just for fun!).
- Live music in the park.
- A raffle with prizes.
- Church services and a special breakfast.
- A water ball game with the fire department.
See also
In Spanish: Franklin (Minnesota) para niños
