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Franklin County


Origin of the Name

Franklin County was named after Benjamin Cromwell Franklin (1805–1873), who served as a judge and Texas State Senator.

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County Seat Mount Vernon

Established 1875

Population 10,359

Median Age 43.9

Land Area 284.39 sq mi

Water Area 10.38 sq mi

Total Area 294.77 sq mi

Percent Rural 100%

Latitude, Longitude 33.1960° N, 95.1849° W