Franklin Parish, Louisiana
Franklin Parish (French: Paroisse de Franklin, Spanish: Parroquia de Franklin) is a parish located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Louisiana. As of the 2020, its population was 19,774. The parish seat is Winnsboro. The parish was founded in 1843 and named for Benjamin Franklin.
Franklin Parish | |
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Parish | |
Franklin Parish Courthouse in Winnsboro | |
Location within the U.S. state of Louisiana | |
Louisiana's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 32°08′N 91°40′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Founded | 1843 |
| Named for | Benjamin Franklin |
| Seat | Winnsboro |
| Largest city | Winnsboro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 635 sq mi (1,640 km2) |
| • Land | 625 sq mi (1,620 km2) |
| • Water | 11 sq mi (30 km2) 1.7% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 19,774 |
| • Density | 31/sq mi (12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 5th |
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