Franklin, Sauk County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Franklin, Wisconsin
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Town hall in Plain, Wisconsin
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Location of Franklin, Sauk County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sauk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 49.3 sq mi (127.8 km2) |
| • Land | 49.2 sq mi (127.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 696 |
| • Density | 14.2/sq mi (5.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-27350 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583235 |
Franklin is a small town located in Sauk County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 696 people lived there.
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History of Franklin
The town of Franklin was created in November 1854. It was formed from a part of another town called Honey Creek. Later, in September 1858, the town of Bear Creek was also formed from the western part of Franklin.
Town Hall Building
In 1899, a special building was constructed for the town hall. Two builders, Rob and Albert Nachreiner, built it. This building was located in Plain, Wisconsin. It replaced an older shop that made wagons.
The upper part of the new town hall was used for town meetings and activities. Downstairs, in the basement, there was a small jail room and a fire station. This fire station was used by the nearby Village of Plain.
On top of the town hall, there was an alarm bell. This bell was later moved to the front of the new fire station around 1980.
After the original town hall building was no longer used by the town, a group called the Old Franklin Township Historical Society (OFTHS) was started in 2004. This group began using the old town hall building. They stored old items, family histories, and artifacts from the Plain and Franklin areas in their museum.
How Franklin Got Its Name
People believe the town of Franklin might have been named by some of the first settlers. These settlers, named Cramer, used to live in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Another idea is that the town was named after Benjamin Franklin, a famous American inventor and statesman.
Geography of Franklin
Franklin covers a total area of about 49.3 square miles (127.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 49.2 square miles (127.3 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.4 square kilometers), is water.
Franklin is surrounded by other towns. To the north are Westfield and Washington. To the south is Spring Green. On the east, you'll find Honey Creek and Troy. To the west is Bear Creek.
Population and People
In the year 2000, there were 696 people living in Franklin. There were 250 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Out of these, 198 were families.
The population density was about 14.2 people for every square mile. Most of the people living in Franklin were White (98.71%). A small number were Native American (1.01%) or from two or more races (0.29%). About 0.72% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Franklin
The people in Franklin were spread out across different age groups:
- 29.2% were under 18 years old.
- 5.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 31.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 11.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Franklin was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were about 109 males.
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