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North Carolina Counties

North Carolina is divided into 100 counties. North Carolina ranks 28th in size by area, but has the seventh most counties in the country.

Franklin County, North Carolina

Franklin County History, Geography, Demographics, Cities and Towns, and Education

County Seat: Louisburg
Year Organized: 1779
Square Miles: 492

Court House:

113 Market Street
County Administration Building
Louisburg, NC 27549-2523

Etymology - Origin of County Name

It was named in honor of Benjamin Franklin.

Demographics:

County QuickFacts: Census Bureau Quick Facts

County History

Franklin was formed in 1779 from Bute. It was named in honor of Benjamin Franklin. It is in the northeastern section of the State and is bounded by Nash, Wake, Granville, Vance, and Warren counties. The present land area is 492.02 square miles and the 2000 population was 47,260. The act establishing the county authorized that the first court be held at the home of Benjamin Seawell. The justices were to determine where subsequent courts were to be held until the courthouse could be erected. In 1779 Lewisburg was established on land purchased by the commissioners for the erection of the courthouse. Louisburg is the county seat

Neighboring Counties:

Nash
Wake
Granville
Vance
Warren

Cities and Towns:

- Bunn	town	Incorporated Area
- Centerville	town	Incorporated Area
- Franklinton	town	Incorporated Area
- Louisburg (County Seat)	town	Incorporated Area
- Youngsville	town	Incorporated Area

County Resources:

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County Resources

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