Franklin County Map, Idaho
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Franklin County, Idaho
Franklin County sits in the southeast corner of Idaho, right up against the Utah border. Preston is the county seat, which is famous as the setting for Napoleon Dynamite. Locals are pretty tired of hearing about it.
It’s mostly rural, with small towns scattered across the valley. There is a big Mormon community here. The Bear River snakes through, providing water for the farms and ranches. The region is perfect for growing hay and raising cattle.
There’s good fishing in the reservoirs and hunting in the nearby mountains. The Oregon Trail passed through here. Folks value tradition and family. The countryside is pretty in a quiet way with rolling hills and distant mountains.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Franklin County |
| County Seat | Preston |
| Population | 13,500 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Preston, Dayton, and more |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 91, Idaho State Highway 36 |
| FIPS Code | 16-041 |
| Total Area | 1,263 square miles (land: 1,256 sq mi; water: 7 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties | Oneida County (West), Bannock County (Northwest), Caribou County (North), Bear Lake County (East), Cache County, Utah (South) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| State | Idaho |
| Coordinates | 42.1° N, 111.8° W |
| Etymology | Named after Franklin D. Richards, an early LDS Church apostle |
| Major Landmarks | Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge, Franklin Historic District, Preston City Park |
| Website | Franklin County Website |
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