Franklin, Louisiana

About Franklin

Franklin is a close-knit town in southern Louisiana, home to 6,284 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Franklin is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 9.96 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 631 residents per square mile.

📰 Franklin News Today

• June Adele McFarlain Obituary | Iberts Mortuary Inc | Franklin, LA Tribute Archive · Aug 17
• Devin Franklin ESPN · Aug 8
• Joseph Freeman Obituary - Franklin, LA Dignity Memorial · Jul 24
• Albert Charles Mitchell Obituary (2026) - Franklin, LA - Louisiana Funeral Services & Crematory - Broussard Legacy obituary · Aug 8
• Paulette Olivier Sibille Obituary Aug 9, 2026 Sibille Funeral Home · Aug 9

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Franklin Unique

• One of 30 places in the US named Franklin — but the Louisiana one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southern Louisiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,284.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Franklin

• The Forest — cajun

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Grevemberg House Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Franklin

• Broussard-Harris Park reviews ★
• Caffery Park reviews ★
• City Park reviews ★
• Franklin Historic District reviews ★
• Parc Sur La Teche reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Franklin

• Franklin Junior High School
• Franklin Senior High School
• LaGrange Elementary School
• V. B. Glencoe Charter School
• W.P. Foster Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Bayou Bend Health System · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Franklin

🏘️ Nearby Communities