Franklin, Louisiana

Franklin, Louisiana
City
City of Franklin
Historic lampposts lining Franklin's Main Street
Historic lampposts lining Franklin's Main Street
Map
Interactive map of Franklin
Coordinates: 29°47′30″N 91°30′30″W / 29.79167°N 91.50833°W / 29.79167; -91.50833
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishSt. Mary
Incorporated1820; 204 years ago (1820)
Area
[1]
 • Total10.49 sq mi (27.17 km2)
 • Land9.92 sq mi (25.70 km2)
 • Water0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2)
Elevation
10 ft (3 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total6,728
 • Density678.09/sq mi (261.81/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
70538
Area code337
FIPS code22-27155
Websitewww.franklin-la.com

Franklin is a small city in and the parish seat of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States.[3] The population was 6,728 at the 2020 census.[2] It is part of the Morgan City Micropolitan Statistical Area.

References

  1. ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "QuickFacts: Franklin city, Louisiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 2, 2024.
  3. ↑ National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved March 2, 2024.