Franklin County, Florida
Franklin County is a county along the Gulf of Mexico in the panhandle of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 12,451, making it the third-least populous county in Florida. The county seat is Apalachicola.
Franklin County | |
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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 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Florida |
| Founded | February 8, 1832 |
| Named for | Benjamin Franklin |
| Seat | Apalachicola |
| Largest community | Eastpoint |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,026 sq mi (2,660 km2) |
| • Land | 535 sq mi (1,390 km2) |
| • Water | 492 sq mi (1,270 km2) 47.9% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 12,451 |
| • Density | 23/sq mi (9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 2nd |
| Website | www |
The county includes several large preserved areas and rivers and has been home to commercial timber and fishing industry. More recently it has become popular for tourism and retirement. It includes several rivers, state parks, and islands.
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