Franklin County Map, Massachusetts

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Franklin County, Massachusetts

Franklin County is out in the western part of Massachusetts, bordering New Hampshire and Vermont. It’s the most rural county in the state, with rolling hills and winding rivers.
The Connecticut River cuts through Franklin. Greenfield serves as the county seat, a small city with a quaint downtown. Locals love the area for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation.
You can hike part of the Appalachian Trail here. The county’s known for its maple syrup and apple orchards. It’s got a rich history too, with old mill towns and covered bridges dotting the landscape.
Category | Details |
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County name | Franklin County |
County seat | Greenfield |
Population | Approximately 71,000 |
Cities, towns, and communities | Ashfield, Bernardston, Buckland, Charlemont, Colrain, Conway, Deerfield, Erving, Gill, Greenfield, Hawley, Heath, Leverett, Leyden, Monroe, Montague, New Salem, Northfield, Orange, Rowe, Shelburne, Shutesbury, Sunderland, Warwick, Wendell, Whately |
Interstates and highways | Interstate 91, Massachusetts Route 2, U.S. Route 5 |
FIPS code | 25-011 |
Total area (land and water) | 725 square miles (702 square miles land, 23 square miles water) |
Adjacent counties (and direction) | Windham County, Vermont (North), Cheshire County, New Hampshire (Northeast), Berkshire County (West), Worcester County (East), Hampshire County (South) |
Time zone | Eastern Time Zone (ET) |
State | Massachusetts |
Coordinates | 42.5770° N, 72.6150° W |
Etymology | Named after Benjamin Franklin |
Major landmarks | Bridge of Flowers, Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory, Mohawk Trail State Forest, Great Falls Discovery Center |
Website | Franklin County Website |
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