Cities & Towns in Franklin County, NC
Franklin County, county in North Carolina, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 71,859 inhabitants. The county was created 245 years ago in 1779. Its county seat is Louisburg.
There are 4 city/town in Franklin County, NC. The largest city of Franklin County is Louisburg with a population of 3,694. Other cities include, Franklinton population 2,312, Youngsville population 1,413 and Bunn population 401
Louisburg
Louisburg, Town in Franklin County, North Carolina
Franklinton
Franklinton, Township in Franklin County, North Carolina
Youngsville
Youngsville, Human settlement in Franklin County, North Carolina, United States of America
Nestled in the piedmont region of North Carolina, Franklin County is home to several small towns and communities. Here are some of the notable cities and towns in Franklin County:
Louisburg is the largest city and county seat of Franklin County with around 3,500 residents. It was founded in 1779 and is home to Louisburg College, a private Methodist-affiliated college. Louisburg has a quaint historic downtown with shops and restaurants.
Franklinton is located in the center of Franklin County and has about 2,000 residents. It was established in the late 1700s as the second county seat. Franklinton hosts several annual events such as the Harvest Festival and Christmas parade.
Founded in the early 1800s, Youngsville is a small town with around 1,000 residents. It hosts the annual Pumpkin Festival in October and has several historic sites such as the R.B. Whitley House.
Bunn is a tiny town of about 350 people. It was originally established as a depot on the Raleigh and Gaston Railroad in the 1890s. Bunn hosts an annual Rabbit Ridge Festival celebrating its history.
Lake Royale
Lake Royale is a census-designated place centered around the namesake lake. It has less than 2,000 year-round residents but attracts many vacationers in the summer.
Other small towns and communities in the county include Centerville, Pilot, Gold Sand, Castalia, Dunns Rock, and Wait. Franklin County captures small-town life paired with scenic landscapes.
All Franklin County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bunn | Human settlement in Franklin County, North Carolina, United States of America | 401 |
| Franklinton | Township in Franklin County, North Carolina | 2,312 |
| Louisburg | Town in Franklin County, North Carolina | 3,694 |
| Youngsville | Human settlement in Franklin County, North Carolina, United States of America | 1,413 |
