Franklin, West Virginia
Franklin is a town in and the county seat of Pendleton County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 486 at the 2020 census. Franklin was established in 1794 and named for Francis Evick, an early settler.
Franklin, West Virginia | |
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Town | |
Pendleton County Courthouse in Franklin | |
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Seal | |
| Nickname: F-Town | |
Location of Franklin in Pendleton County, West Virginia. | |
| Coordinates: 38°38′51″N 79°19′54″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Pendleton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,732 ft (528 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 486 |
| • Estimate (2021) | 482 |
| • Density | 1,142.35/sq mi (440.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 26807 |
| Area code | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-29044 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1551175 |
| Website | https://www.townfranklinwv.com/ |
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