Franklin County, Texas facts for kids
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Franklin County
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The Franklin County Courthouse in Mount Vernon in 2018
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Location within the U.S. state of Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Founded | March, 1875 |
| Seat | Mount Vernon |
| Largest town | Mount Vernon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 295 sq mi (760 km2) |
| • Land | 284 sq mi (740 km2) |
| • Water | 10 sq mi (30 km2) 3.5% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 10,359  |
| • Density | 35/sq mi (14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 1st |
Franklin County is a place in Texas, one of the U.S. states. It is a type of local government area called a county. In 2020, about 10,359 people lived here. The main town and government center is Mount Vernon.
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History of Franklin County
Franklin County was created in 1875. This was about 40 years after Texas became independent. The land for the county came from a nearby area called Titus County.
People believe the county was named after Judge Benjamin Cromwell Franklin. He was the very first judge in the Republic of Texas.
There are two special old places in Franklin County. These places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are important for their history.
Geography of Franklin County
Franklin County covers about 295 square miles. Most of this area is land, about 284 square miles. The rest, about 10 square miles, is water.
Main Roads in Franklin County
These are the most important roads that go through Franklin County:
Interstate 30
U.S. Highway 67
U.S. Highway 271
State Highway 11
State Highway 37
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Neighboring Counties
Franklin County shares its borders with these other counties:
- Red River County (to the north)
- Titus County (to the east)
- Camp County (to the southeast)
- Wood County (to the south)
- Hopkins County (to the west)
- Delta County (to the northwest)
Communities in Franklin County
Franklin County has different types of communities.
City
- Winnsboro (most of this city is in Wood County)
Town
- Mount Vernon (This is the county seat, where the main government offices are.)
Small Communities (Unincorporated)
These are smaller places that do not have their own city government:
- Clearwater
- Cypress
- Daphne
- Eureka
- Hagansport
- Hopewell
- Lakeview
- Macon
- Majors
- New Hope
- Purley
- Scroggins
Population Changes in Franklin County
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 5,280 | — | |
| 1890 | 6,481 | 22.7% | |
| 1900 | 8,674 | 33.8% | |
| 1910 | 9,331 | 7.6% | |
| 1920 | 9,304 | −0.3% | |
| 1930 | 8,494 | −8.7% | |
| 1940 | 8,378 | −1.4% | |
| 1950 | 6,257 | −25.3% | |
| 1960 | 5,101 | −18.5% | |
| 1970 | 5,291 | 3.7% | |
| 1980 | 6,893 | 30.3% | |
| 1990 | 7,802 | 13.2% | |
| 2000 | 9,458 | 21.2% | |
| 2010 | 10,605 | 12.1% | |
| 2020 | 10,359 | −2.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1850–2010 2010–2020 |
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In 2000, there were 9,458 people living in Franklin County. By 2020, the population had grown to 10,359 people.
In 2000, the average yearly income for a household was about $31,955. By 2020, this had increased to about $59,632. This shows that people in the county are earning more money over time.
Economy of Franklin County
Franklin County's economy gets a boost from tourism. Many people visit the area, especially Lake Cypress Springs. This lake has been called the "Most Beautiful Lake in Texas" more than once. It is located about 10 miles south of Mount Vernon.
Many homes around Lake Cypress Springs are second homes. This means people own them but do not live there all the time. Because of these second homes, the county's population can grow a lot on weekends and holidays. It can increase by 3,000 to 8,000 people. This brings more visitors and helps local businesses.
Education in Franklin County
Students in Franklin County attend schools in different school districts. A school district is a local area that manages schools.
Here are the school districts that serve Franklin County:
- Mount Vernon ISD
- Rivercrest ISD (parts of this district are also in Red River and Titus counties)
- Saltillo ISD (most of this district is in Hopkins County)
- Sulphur Bluff ISD (most of this district is in Hopkins County)
- Winnsboro ISD (most of this district is in Wood County, with a small part in Hopkins County)
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Franklin (Texas) para niños
