Franklin Parish Map, Louisiana
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Franklin Parish, Louisiana
Franklin Parish sits in northeast Louisiana, about 40 miles south of the Arkansas border. Catfish is king in these parts. You haven’t lived until you’ve tried it fried up.
This rural county is prime cotton country, with fields stretching as far as the eye can see. Locals joke that you can watch your dog run away for three days here.
Despite its sleepy reputation, Franklin Parish comes alive during the Catfish Festival each April. It’s the kind of place where everybody knows your name… and probably your grandma’s too.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Parish Name | Franklin Parish |
| Parish Seat | Winnsboro |
| Population | Approximately 19,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Winnsboro, Baskin, Gilbert, Wisner, Fort Necessity, Crowville |
| Interstates and Highways | US-425, US-165, LA-15, LA-17, LA-4 |
| FIPS Code | 22-041 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 635 square miles (625 sq mi land, 10 sq mi water) |
| Adjacent Parishes (and Direction) | Richland Parish (North), Madison Parish (Northeast), Tensas Parish (Southeast), Catahoula Parish (South), Caldwell Parish (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Louisiana |
| Coordinates | 32.1019° N, 91.7197° W |
| Etymology | Named after Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States |
| Major Landmarks | Poverty Point Reservoir State Park, West Winnsboro Historic District, Franklin Parish Courthouse, Boeuf Wildlife Management Area, Davis Island Plantation |
| Website | Franklin Parish Website |
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