Information on Franklin, Simpson County
The City of Franklin is located in the state of Kentucky, in Simpson County. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Franklin City HALL, Simpson County
| Franklin City Hall's address | Franklin Franklin Municipal Building PO Box 2805 117 W Cedar Street Franklin KY 42135 United States | |
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| Phone number of Franklin City Hall | +1 270-586-4497 | |
| Franklin, KY email | Loading... | |
| Franklin official website | cityoffranklin.com | |
| Mayor of Franklin | Herbert Williams | |
| Simpson County, Kentucky: Vital Records | Franklin vital records | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Kentucky birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Franklin
What county is Franklin KY in?Franklin, KY is located in Simpson County |
Where is Franklin, Kentucky ?Franklin lies in Simpson County, situated in southern Kentucky, USA, near the Tennessee border. It is approximately 20 miles south of Bowling Green and 40 miles north of Nashville, Tennessee. The city is easily accessible via Interstate 65, making it a significant point between these major urban centers. |
Franklin administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| Commonwealth | Kentucky |
| County | Simpson - other counties in Kentucky |
Demography of Franklin
| Name of Franklin inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 8 408 inhabitants | 48 / 3 293 | ||
| Population density in Franklin | 758,8 pop/sq mi (293,0 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Franklin, KY
Where to apply for a passport in Franklin, KY? There are 1 passport offices in Franklin, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| SIMPSON COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE | 103 W. CEDAR ST | 2705868161 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Franklin
There are 5 bank branches in Franklin.
Citizens First Bank, Inc. is the most popular bank in Franklin with 1 branch offices, followed by South Central Bank, Inc. with 1 branch offices and then German American Bank with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Franklin:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
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| Citizens First Bank, Inc. | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| South Central Bank, Inc. | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| German American Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| U.S. Bank National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Regions Bank | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Franklin administrative numbers
| Franklin City code | 2128918 |
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| Franklin City postcode | 42135 |
Transportation modes in Franklin
| Airport | Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport 18.1 miles Glasgow Municipal Airport 39.5 miles 42 miles |
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Franklin territory
| Franklin area | 11,08 sq mi (28,70 km²) |
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| Franklin altitude | 676 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 36.7286 Longitude: -86.5591 Latitude: 36° 43' 43'' North Longitude: 86° 33' 33'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -6:00 (America/Chicago) Summer time : UTC -5:00 Winter time : UTC -6:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Franklin | Currently, the town Franklin isn’t twinned |
| Namesake of Franklin |
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| Natural parks | Franklin isn't part of a natural park |
What is Franklin close to?
| Nearby cities include: Mitchellville, Woodburn, Portland and Orlinda | ||
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| Auburn | Woodburn | Woodburn |
| Orlinda |  | Mitchellville |
| Orlinda | Mitchellville | Mitchellville |
| Mitchellville 6.6 miles | Woodburn 8 miles | Portland 10.1 miles |
| Orlinda 12.2 miles | Auburn 12.7 miles | Cross Plains 14.5 miles |
| Adairville 17 miles | Walnut Grove 17.4 miles | Bowling Green 18 miles |
| White House 19.2 miles | Russellville 20.2 miles | Scottsville 20.2 miles |
| Westmoreland 21 miles | Plum Springs 22.4 miles | Springfield 23.8 miles |
| Millersville 24.5 miles | Greenbrier 24.6 miles | Gallatin 24.6 miles |
| Ridgetop 25.3 miles | Cedar Hill 27.4 miles | Oakland 28 miles |
Distance between Franklin and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 1798 miles | Houston : 701 miles | Philadelphia : 659 miles |
| Phoenix : 1456 miles | San Antonio : 855 miles | San Diego : 1751 miles |
| Dallas : 640 miles | San Jose : 1937 miles | Jacksonville : 525 miles |
| Indianapolis : 212 miles closest | San Francisco : 1998 miles | Austin : 783 miles |
| Columbus : 297 miles | Fort Worth : 671 miles | Charlotte : 337 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Franklin, KY
Elementary schools in Franklin
Franklin Elementary School
District of Simpson CountyLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : K
Students : 344
Lincoln Elementary School
District of Simpson CountyLowest grade : 4, Highest grade : 5
Students : 449
Simpson Elementary School
District of Simpson CountyLowest grade : 1, Highest grade : 3
Students : 653
Middle schools in Franklin
Franklin-Simpson Middle School
District of Simpson CountyLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 653
High schools in Franklin
Franklin-Simpson High School
District of Simpson CountyLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 913
Alternative schools in Franklin
Franklin-Simpson High School West Campus
District of Simpson CountyLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 36
Private schools in Franklin
Faith Baptist Academy
Lowest grade : 1, Highest grade : 8Students : 18
Franklin Mennonite School
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 10Students : 56
Leisure and activities in Franklin surrounding area
| Lost River Cave to Bowling Green 16.2 miles | |
| Golf course | |
| Franklin Country Club | Kenny Perry's Country Creek Golf Course |
| Deer Creek Golf Course to Bowling Green 18.1 miles | CrossWinds Golf Course to Bowling Green 18.1 miles |