Franklin County Map, Texas
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Franklin County, Texas
Franklin County is a little piece of East Texas, about 100 miles northeast of Dallas. Mount Vernon, the county seat, oozes small-town charm. Lake Cypress Springs is the jewel of the county – a favorite spot for fishing and boating.
The county is named after Benjamin C. Franklin, a judge and early settler. Not that Benjamin Franklin, mind you. But there’s confusion over it. This is dairy country so its rolling hills are covered with farms.
The Cypress Creek flows through whose banks are lined with towering trees. To say the least, it’s beautiful in the fall. The county’s home to the Franklin County Historical Museum, which does a great job preserving local history. This is small-town Texas at its finest.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Franklin County |
| County Seat | Mount Vernon |
| Population | Approximately 11,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Mount Vernon, Winnsboro, Hagansport |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 30, U.S. Highway 67, State Highway 37 |
| FIPS Code | 48-159 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 295 square miles (284 sq mi land, 11 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Red River County (North), Titus County (East), Camp County (Southeast), Wood County (South), Hopkins County (West), Delta County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Texas |
| Coordinates | 33°11’N, 95°13’W |
| Etymology | Named after Benjamin Franklin, a judge and Texas State Senator |
| Major Landmarks | Lake Cypress Springs, Franklin County Historical Museum, Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival |
| Website | Franklin County Website |
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