Franklin County, Illinois, United States

Overview of Franklin County

• Name:
  Franklin County
• Place Type:
  County
• Located In:
  Illinois, United States
  
• History (GNIS):
  Established 2 January 1818
• County Seat:
  Benton (Benton Township)
• Coordinates:
  Latitude:38.000605338° 00' 02.2"N

  Longitude:-88.933402488° 56' 00.2"W
• Population:
  40,319
• Elevation:
  138 m
• Surrounding Counties:
  • Jefferson N
  • Hamilton E
  • Saline SE
  • Williamson S
  • Jackson SW
  • Perry W
• Histopolis Place ID:
  393364874
• Updated Apr 21, 2020