Franklin County, Nebraska

Franklin County
Franklin County courthouse in Franklin
Location within the U.S. state of Nebraska
Nebraska's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°11′N 98°57′W / 40.18°N 98.95°W / 40.18; -98.95
Country United States
State Nebraska
Founded1867 (authorized)
1871 (organized)
Named forBenjamin Franklin
SeatFranklin
Largest cityFranklin
Area
 • Total576 sq mi (1,490 km2)
 • Land576 sq mi (1,490 km2)
 • Water0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2)  0.03%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total2,889
 • Density5.0/sq mi (1.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.co.franklin.ne.us

Franklin County is a county in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2020 census, 2,889 people lived there.[1] The county seat is Franklin. The county was founded in 1867 and named after Benjamin Franklin, American statesman.

Communities

  • Bloomington
  • Campbell
  • Franklin (county seat)
  • Hildreth
  • Naponee
  • Riverton
  • Upland

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Franklin County, Nebraska". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 5, 2024.

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