Franklin, North Carolina
Franklin: town in North Carolina, United States
About
Franklin is a town located in the county of Rowan in the U.S. state of North Carolina.
Quick Facts about Franklin
| Population | 3,619 |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | North Carolina (United States) |
| County | Rowan County |
| Different from | Franklin County |
| Phone Area Codes | 828 |
| Area | 12.8 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 35.7213,-80.4990 |
| Altitude | 2,119 feet / 646 meters |
| Capital city | Franklin is capital of Macon County |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 10:17:42 (15th April 2026) |
| Weather | 91℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
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Geography
Franklin is located at 35°43'17"N 80°29'56"W (35.7212500, -80.4989500).
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Official website of Franklin
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People born in Franklin (5)
People born in Franklin, including basketball player Lee Scruggs, football player Shawn Bryson, politician James L. Robinson, .
More notable people
- Jim Roland (American baseball player) he was born in 14/12/1942
- Samuel Lyle Rogers (American government official) he was born in 01/01/1859
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Franklin, NC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198215 | Catawba College | Salisbury (NC) | 28144 |
Nearby Transit Stations (12)
Rail and bus stations connected to Franklin, NC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| LEX | Lexington | Center St. and railroad tracks | RAIL |
| KAN | Kannapolis | 201 South Main St. | RAIL |
| WNS | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | 100 West 5th Street | BUS |
| UWS | Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car | 601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Franklin.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer Post Office | Spencer (NC) | 28159 |
Other places with the same name (34)
- Franklin, Tennessee The second most populous city in Williamson County, Tennessee. with a population of 85,316 people.
- Franklin, Wisconsin third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin with a population of 36,222 people.
- Franklin, Massachusetts town in Massachusetts, United States with a population of 34,711 people.
- Franklin, Indiana city in Johnson County, Indiana, United States with a population of 24,598 people.
- Franklin, Kentucky city in and county seat of Simpson County, Kentucky, United States with a population of 9,046 people.
- Franklin, New Hampshire city in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, USA with a population of 8,753 people.
- Franklin, Virginia independent city in Virginia, United States with a population of 7,833 people.
- Franklin, Louisiana city in Louisiana with a population of 6,580 people.
- Franklin, Pennsylvania city in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States with a population of 6,302 people.
- Franklin, New Jersey borough in Sussex Co. with a population of 4,697 people.
- Franklin, North Carolina town in North Carolina, United States with a population of 4,121 people.
- Franklin, Ohio city in Warren County, Ohio, United States with a population of 3,926 people.
- Franklin, Michigan city in Michigan, USA with a population of 3,221 people.
- Franklin, Minnesota city in Minnesota, United States with a population of 2,931 people.
- Franklin, New York human settlement in Delaware County, New York, United States of America with a population of 2,242 people.
- Franklin, Connecticut town in New London County, Connecticut, United States with a population of 1,914 people.
- Franklin, Texas city in Robertson County, Texas, United States with a population of 1,643 people.
- Franklin, Texas city in Robertson County, Texas, United States with a population of 1,610 people.
- Franklin, Maine town in Hancock County, Maine, United States with a population of 1,567 people.
- Franklin, Vermont city in Franklin County, Idaho, United States with a population of 1,435 people.
- Franklin, Indiana city in Johnson County, Indiana, United States with a population of 1,228 people.
- Franklin, Wisconsin third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,190 people.
- Franklin, Georgia city in Heard County, Georgia, USA with a population of 958 people.
- Franklin, Nebraska city in Franklin County, Idaho, United States with a population of 899 people.
- Franklin, Idaho city in Franklin County, Idaho, United States with a population of 835 people.
- Franklin, Pennsylvania borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA with a population of 774 people.
- Franklin, Illinois village in Illinois, USA with a population of 753 people.
- Franklin, West Virginia town in West Virginia, United States with a population of 638 people.
- Franklin, Alabama town in Macon County, Alabama, United States with a population of 512 people.
- Franklin, South Dakota township in Lake County, South Dakota with a population of 340 people.
- Franklin, Kansas unincorporated community in southeastern Kansas, USA with a population of 296 people.
- Franklin, Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 191 people.
- Franklin, Iowa city in Lee County, Iowa, United States with a population of 132 people.
- Franklin, Missouri city in Howard County, Missouri, United States with a population of 93 people.
Other cities in Rowan County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rowan County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Salisbury | 33,821 | City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States |
| China Grove | 4,249 | Town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States |
| Spencer | 3,260 | Town in North Carolina |
| Landis | 3,148 | City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Granite Quarry | 3,002 | Town in North Carolina, USA |
| Enochville | 2,925 | Township in Rowan County, North Carolina |
| Rockwell | 2,166 | Village in North Carolina |
| East Spencer | 1,556 | City in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Cleveland | 875 | Township in Rowan County, North Carolina |
| Faith | 802 | Human settlement in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Franklin distances to largest North Carolina cities