Franklin
The county was formed in 1779 from the southern half of Bute County. It was named for Benjamin Franklin.
In 1881, parts of Franklin County, Granville County, and Warren County were combined to form Vance County. Souce Wikipedia
The county seat of Franklin County is Louisburg. The county seat spelling was originally Lewisburg. The townships of Franklin county include: Cedar Rock, Cypress Creek, Dunn (not Bunn as many may think although the Town of Bunn is located within that township), Franklinton, Gold Mine, Harris, Hayesville, Louisburg, Sandy Creek, and Youngsville.
The International Whistlers Convention is held annually on the campus of Louisville College in Louisville. There is also a competition at the Convention. Louisburg also hosts the Tar River Festival yearly.
Franklin County Courthouse
113 Market Street
County Administration Building
Louisburg, NC 27549
Census
1790 Federal Census transcription - Halifax District, Franklin County ordered by last name
1850 Federal Census index by last name only
Cemetery
USGS listing of cemeteries in Franklin County
Query Forums
Franklin County, NC Query Forum
Latest North Carolina Genealogy Query posts for Franklin County from the Forum:
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kyoungblood on “Thomas or Rachel Youngblood in early 1800’s”
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Cities and towns of Franklin County:
Bunn
Franklinton
Louisburg (County Seat)
Youngsville
News related to Franklin County, NC
“franklin county” nc - Google News
Franklin County drops in state’s county-by-county rankings - Local Tech Wire
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Franklin County drops in state’s county-by-county rankings
Local Tech Wire, SC - Raleigh, NC — Franklin County, which took a major economic hit when Flextronics closed a manufacturing facility earlier this year, is one of only three … |
NCDOT Permanently Closing Railroad Crossing in Franklin County - Media Newswire (press release)
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NCDOT Permanently Closing Railroad Crossing in Franklin County
Media Newswire (press release), NY - RALEIGH - The NC Department of Transportation will permanently close the Winston Street (State Road 1207) railroad crossing near Franklinton on Tuesday, … |
Witherspoon elected to lead state board - Jefferson Post
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Witherspoon elected to lead state board
Jefferson Post, NC - Witherspoon elaborated on her goals for the NC School Boards and what she will do in her new position. “My goals for NC school boards are to engage us in … |
Man charged in NC murder of 2 sisters - WAVY-TV
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Man charged in NC murder of 2 sisters
WAVY-TV, VA - WINTON, NC - More than two years after two elderly Emporia sisters were stabbed to death and their bodies dumped on a dirt trail outside Murfreesboro, NC, … |
Public input sought on road projects - Warren Record
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Public input sought on road projects
Warren Record, NC - "If you compare traffic in Warren County to Franklin County, there is not really a comparison." The top project in Warren County, the widening of Hwy. … |
County, town salute veterans - Franklin News Post
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County, town salute veterans
Franklin News Post, VA - Brandon Osgood, a member of the Franklin County High School Marching Eagle Band, played "Taps" on the trumpet to conclude the program. Rev. … |
