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Franklin County
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Franklin County
,
Kentucky
,
United States
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Overview of Franklin County
Name:
Franklin County
Place Type:
County
Located In:
Kentucky
,
United States
Description (GNIS):
Located in central Kentucky, about 32 km (20 mi) northwest of Lexington; County Seat: Frankfort.
History (GNIS):
Established in 1794, named for Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), American statesman and philosopher. (KY-T1/p111)
County Seat:
Frankfort
Coordinates:
Latitude:
38.2334050
38° 14' 00.3"
N
Longitude:
-84.8666169
84° 51' 59.8"
W
Population:
43,781
Elevation:
243 m
Surrounding Counties:
Owen
N
Scott
E
Woodford
SE
Anderson
S
Shelby
W
Henry
NW
Histopolis Place ID:
112557408
Updated May 6, 2020