Franklin Furnace, Ohio
Franklin Furnace is a community of 1,594 people in Scioto County, Ohio.
Why visit Franklin Furnace
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 3 parks and trails and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Jesse Stuart Memorial Bridge and Greenup Masonic Lodge.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Franklin Furnace
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Franklin Furnace
Franklin Furnace is a census-designated place (CDP) in Scioto County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 1,525 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Franklin Furnace, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Jesse Stuart Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 1.5 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks1
Greenup Masonic Lodge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Masonic temple in Greenup, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Churches and places of worship4
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
NRHP-listed in Greenup County
History
Franklin Furnace was the name of an early iron ore blast furnace built in eastern Scioto County in 1826. The community which grew in the area is named after the furnace. Its name ultimately is derived from Benjamin Franklin. It is located within the land that was the French Grant by Congress in 1795 to a group of French colonists were defrauded by the Scioto Company. A post office called Franklin Furnace has been in operation since 1828.
From the History section of Franklin Furnace, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Green Primary Elementary School
School · 0.8 mi
535 Junior Furnace Powellsvill, Franklin Furnace
Greenup County Area Technology Center
School · 1.2 mi
146 Musketeer Drive, Greenup
Map of Franklin Furnace
17 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 23°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 25°F | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 33°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 42°F | 4.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 52°F | 4.6 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 65°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 63°F | 3.3 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 56°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 44°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 33°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 28°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Portsmouth-Sciotoville Hcn (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Scioto County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-04-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2018-04-17: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2011-07-13: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport (PMH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Greenup 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Portsmouth 10 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Ironton 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Coal Grove 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Ashland 16 mi southeast, about 26 min by car
- Burlington 23 mi southeast, about 37 min by car
- Chesapeake 25 mi southeast, about 41 min by car
- Huntington 27 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
- Chillicothe 50 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Teays Valley 52 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Green High School Franklin Furnace, FunksBrother, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greenup Methodist Church, Nyttend, Public domain
- Greenup Masonic Lodge, Nyttend, Public domain
- JesseStuartBridgeI, Vbofficial, Public domain
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