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Franklin, Pennsylvania
Borough · Population 267 · #884 in Pennsylvania
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About Franklin
Set in the western part of Pennsylvania, Franklin is a tiny community with an estimated population of 267.
Officially, Franklin is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.6 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 445 residents per square mile.
📰 Franklin News Today
- Pennsylvania State Police respond to a crash along the PA Turnpike in Franklin County fox43.com · Aug 16
- In Loving Memory of Mark Allen Matthews FuneralFolio · Aug 16
- Jeffrey Marc Knox Obituary | Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home | Franklin, PA Tribute Archive · Aug 16
- Pennsylvania State Police Investigating another flock camera damaged in Franklin County local21news.com · Aug 14
- How many people live in Franklin County, PA? USAFacts · Apr 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Franklin Unique
- One of 30 places in the US named Franklin — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Franklin
- Ritchey's Lunch
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StatePennsylvania
TypeBorough
Mayor🏛️ Douglas A. Baker
Population (2024)267
Rank in state#884 of 1,013
Land area0.6 sq mi
Density445/sq mi
Coordinates40.3420, -78.8838