Franklin, Nebraska

About Franklin

Franklin is a tiny community in southern Nebraska counting 892 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Franklin is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.99 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 901 residents per square mile.

📰 Franklin News Today

• Cynthia Joy Copley Legacy obituary · Jul 12
• Early morning fire destroys former motel in Franklin County KSNB · Apr 16
• KUVR - Make it “An American Tradition” at Franklin County Fair July 8-12 ruralradio.com · Jul 8
• City of Franklin’s Vacant Property Registry program suspended through April 2027 Central Nebraska Today · Jun 16
• Judith Anne Lammers, 82 themindencourier.com · Jul 15

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Franklin Unique

• One of 30 places in the US named Franklin — but the Nebraska one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southern Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Nebraska — one of 593 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Franklin County Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Franklin

• Ash Grove State Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Franklin City Park reviews ★
• Limestone Bluffs State Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Macon Lakes Federal Waterfowl Protection Area · Nature reserve reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Franklin

• FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL
• FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Franklin County Memorial Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Franklin

🏘️ Nearby Communities