Franklin, Louisiana

city in Louisiana, US

Franklin is a small city in and the parish seat of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States.[3] The population was 6,728 at the 2020 census.[2] It is part of the Morgan City Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Franklin, Louisiana
City of Franklin
Historic lampposts lining Franklin's Main Street
Historic lampposts lining Franklin's Main Street
Map
Interactive map of Franklin
Coordinates: 29°47′30″N 91°30′30″W / 29.79167°N 91.50833°W / 29.79167; -91.50833
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishSt. Mary
Incorporated1820; 204 years ago (1820)
Area
 • Total10.49 sq mi (27.17 km2)
 • Land9.92 sq mi (25.70 km2)
 • Water0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2)
Elevation
10 ft (3 m)
Population
 • Total6,728
 • Density678.09/sq mi (261.81/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
70538
Area code337
FIPS code22-27155
Websitewww.franklin-la.com

References

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  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "QuickFacts: Franklin city, Louisiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  3. National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved March 2, 2024.