Population: 2,657 (2022)

Area code:  919 and 984

Age: About 182 years

Founded: 1842

Elevation: 410′

Median Home Value : $148k (2022)

Median Age : 33.5

Median Household income:  60k

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Franklinton, North Carolina, was established as Franklin Depot in 1839 and renamed in 1842, honoring Benjamin Franklin. The town is home to historic sites, including a 1759 Kearney family home, one of Franklin County's oldest residences. Franklinton was also the location of Albion Academy, an influential African-American school founded in 1879, which later became Franklinton Elementary School.

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The town boasts a rich industrial history with the Sterling Cotton Mill, established in 1895 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Franklinton has also been recognized as a Tree City USA community since 1985, reflecting its commitment to preserving green spaces.

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Today, Franklinton is celebrated for its historical significance, educational contributions, and dedication to community and heritage.

Beech Creek Park: 

Beech Creek Park park is located at the end of Dogwood Lane in Franklinton, (214 Dogwood Lane).

The park includes just over a mile of walking trails and views of a series of small waterfalls!

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Franklinton Park:

Children's Playground, Running Track, Open Play Field, Baseball Field, Softball Field, Loop Trail, grills & picnic table pads and a Picnic Shelter.

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Ingleside Farms

Family-Friendly Horse Farm in Franklinton, NC

Specializing in American Saddlebreds, Hackney Ponies, and Morgans

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Franklin County Schools is comprised of 16 schools and serves 7,900+ students from the communities within Franklin County.

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Mission : Franklin County Schools will cultivate a dynamic learning environment focused on success beyond the classroom; preparing, inspiring and illuminating the path so that all students will reach their full potential.

 

Public schools in Franklin County first surfaced in 1868 as a means to offer the masses an education, free of charge. Prior to this, schooling was reserved for the privileged – resulting in a mere fraction of Franklin County’s population receiving an adequate education. By 1885, the number of public schools in the county grew to 84 – with an estimated 3,646 students being served in community-based school houses.

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Franklin Depot: 

also known as the Raleigh and Gaston Railroad Passenger Depot and Franklinton Woman's Club Clubhouse, is a historic train station located at 201 East Mason Street in Franklinton, Franklin County, North Carolina.

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Dr. J. H. Harris House 

is a historic home located at 312 East Mason Street in Franklinton, Franklin County, North Carolina. It was built between 1902 and 1904, and is a two-story, rectangular Queen Anne style frame dwelling. It features a tall, steep deck-and-hip roof; projecting bays, gables, dormers, and towers; and a one-story wraparound porch

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