Franklin, Ohio facts for kids
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Franklin, Ohio
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The old Franklin Post Office along the Great Miami River
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| Motto(s):
"Keep It Green"
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Location of Franklin in Warren County
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 Franklin, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Franklin, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | ||||
| State | Ohio | ||||
| County | Warren | ||||
| Founded | 1796 | ||||
| town | 1814 | ||||
| city | 1951 | ||||
| Government | |||||
| • Type | Council-city manager | ||||
| Area | |||||
| • Total | 9.43 sq mi (24.41 km2) | ||||
| • Land | 9.23 sq mi (23.90 km2) | ||||
| • Water | 0.20 sq mi (0.51 km2) 1.82% | ||||
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) | ||||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 11,690 | ||||
| • Estimate
(2023)
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11,653 | ||||
| • Density | 1,266.80/sq mi (489.11/km2) | ||||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) | ||||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||||
| ZIP code |
45005
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| Area code(s) | 937 | ||||
| FIPS code | 39-28476 | ||||
| GNIS feature ID | 2394807 | ||||
| Website | http://www.franklinohio.org/ | ||||
Franklin is a city located in Warren County, Ohio, United States. It sits right along the Great Miami River. In 2020, about 11,690 people lived there.
Franklin is about 15 miles southwest of Dayton. It is also about 33.5 miles northeast of Cincinnati. Important roads like Route 73, Route 123, and Route 741 go through Franklin. Interstate 75 is just to the east of the city.
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History of Franklin
Founding and Early Days
Franklin was started in 1796 by General William C. Schenck. The city was named after the famous American, Benjamin Franklin. It officially became a town in 1814. Later, in 1951, Franklin became a city.
One of the very first post offices in Warren County was set up in Franklin in 1805. John N.C. Schenck, who was General Schenck's brother, was the first postmaster. The Franklin Post Office building is still standing today, though in a different spot. It is one of four places in Franklin listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Growth and Industry
The Miami and Erie Canal was built between 1825 and 1845. This canal followed the Great Miami River right through Franklin. The canal brought a lot of boat traffic, which helped new businesses grow. Soon, Franklin had places for processing pork, making barrels, sawmills, and even a whiskey distillery.
Franklin's first mayor was Dr. Absalom Death. He was chosen at a meeting in a tavern in 1837. Dr. Death later became a director at a medical college in Cincinnati. It's interesting to know that two doctors in Franklin's history have been named "Dr. Death."
By the 1850s, the Franklin area became known for breeding racehorses. A special chestnut-colored horse named Nightingale set a record in 1893. She ran 3 miles in a harness race in just 6 minutes and 55.5 seconds.
A railroad line with a station in Franklin was finished in 1872. The town continued to do well. By 1890, there were five paper-making factories in Franklin. However, the town's economy faced a challenge in 1896 when its only bank had financial problems.
Major Events and Innovations
In March 1913, Franklin was hit hard by the Great Flood. The Great Miami River overflowed its banks, causing a lot of damage to the town.
Franklin opened what was thought to be the world's first garbage recycling plant in 1971. This plant was designed to recycle metals from trash. It also used recycled paper fibers to create materials for roofing.
In 2015, the Museum of Spiritual Art opened in Franklin.
Geography of Franklin
The city of Franklin covers a total area of about 9.34 square miles (24.19 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 9.17 square miles (23.75 square kilometers), is land. The remaining 0.17 square miles (0.44 square kilometers) is water.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 202 | — | |
| 1830 | 584 | — | |
| 1840 | 770 | 31.8% | |
| 1850 | 972 | 26.2% | |
| 1870 | 1,832 | — | |
| 1880 | 2,385 | 30.2% | |
| 1890 | 2,729 | 14.4% | |
| 1900 | 2,724 | −0.2% | |
| 1910 | 2,659 | −2.4% | |
| 1920 | 3,071 | 15.5% | |
| 1930 | 4,491 | 46.2% | |
| 1940 | 4,511 | 0.4% | |
| 1950 | 5,388 | 19.4% | |
| 1960 | 7,917 | 46.9% | |
| 1970 | 10,075 | 27.3% | |
| 1980 | 10,711 | 6.3% | |
| 1990 | 11,026 | 2.9% | |
| 2000 | 11,396 | 3.4% | |
| 2010 | 11,771 | 3.3% | |
| 2020 | 11,690 | −0.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 11,653 | −1.0% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, Franklin had 11,771 people living in 4,667 households. The city had about 1,283 people per square mile (495 per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Franklin were White (96.2%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 1.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 35.9% of households had children under 18 living there. The average household had 2.49 people. The average age of people in the city was 36.7 years old. About 25.5% of residents were under 18.
Education in Franklin
Franklin has its own public school system, called the Franklin City School District. This district includes several elementary schools:
- Anthony Wayne Elementary School
- Hunter Elementary School
- Schenck Elementary School
- Pennyroyal Elementary School
- Gerke Elementary School
It also has:
- Franklin Junior High School
- Franklin High School
There is also a private school, Bishop Fenwick High School. This school is part of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
Franklin is also home to the Franklin Public Library. This library is a branch of the Franklin-Springboro Public Library system.
Notable People from Franklin
Many interesting people have come from Franklin, Ohio. Here are a few:
- Samuel Bigger - He was the seventh Governor of Indiana.
- Lewis D. Campbell - He served as a U.S. Representative for Ohio.
- Mary Kennedy Carter - A teacher and civil rights activist.
- Will Earhart - A well-known music educator.
- Bergen Evans - A professor and television host who studied words.
- Edwin F. Harding - A commander in the U.S. National Guard.
- Justin Woodward Harding - A judge who served on an important tribunal.
- Darrell Hedric - A college basketball coach.
- Luke Kennard - A professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons.
- Travis Lakins - A former pitcher for the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles baseball teams.
- Frank Lickliter - A professional golfer.
- William A. Newell - He was the 18th Governor of New Jersey.
- James F. Schenck - A U.S. Navy admiral.
- Robert C. Schenck - A U.S. Army general.
- William Cortenus Schenck - An army general and the founder of Franklin.
- Shannon Stewart - A fashion model.
- Wilbur P. Thirkield - A former president of Howard University.
Images for kids
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Flood of 1913
See also
In Spanish: Franklin (Ohio) para niños
