Franklin County, Florida

Franklin County
County
Franklin County Courthouse
Location within the U.S. state of Florida
Florida's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 29°48′N 84°49′W / 29.8°N 84.82°W / 29.8; -84.82
Country United States
State Florida
FoundedFebruary 8, 1832
Named forBenjamin Franklin
SeatApalachicola
Largest communityEastpoint
Area
 • Total1,026 sq mi (2,660 km2)
 • Land535 sq mi (1,390 km2)
 • Water492 sq mi (1,270 km2)  47.9%
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Total12,451
 • Density23/sq mi (9/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Websitewww.franklincountyflorida.com

Franklin County is a county in the U.S. state of Florida, and was formed on June 13, 1915. As of 2020, 12,451 people lived there.[1] Franklin County's seat is Apalachicola.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Franklin County, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 10, 2023.

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