Franklin County, Nebraska

Franklin County is a county in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, 3,225 people lived there. The county seat is Franklin. The county was founded in 1867 and named after Benjamin Franklin, American statesman.

Franklin County
Franklin County courthouse in Franklin
Franklin County courthouse in Franklin
Map of Nebraska highlighting Franklin County
Location within the U.S. state of Nebraska
Map of the United States highlighting Nebraska
Nebraska's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°11′N 98°57′W
Country United States
State Nebraska
Founded1867
Named forBenjamin Franklin
SeatFranklin
Largest cityFranklin
Area
  Total576 sq mi (1,490 km2)
  Land576 sq mi (1,490 km2)
  Water0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2)  0.03%%
Population
 (2010)
  Total3,225
  Density5.6/sq mi (2.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.co.franklin.ne.us

Communities

  • Bloomington
  • Campbell
  • Franklin (county seat)
  • Hildreth
  • Naponee
  • Riverton
  • Upland

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