Franklin, Virginia
Franklin is a city of 8,250 people in Franklin city, Virginia, founded in March 1876.
Why visit Franklin
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 21 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Hayden High School and Oak Crest.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Franklin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Franklin
Franklin is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,180. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Franklin with Southampton County for statistical purposes.
From the Wikipedia article Franklin, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Hayden High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
High school in Franklin, Virginia, United States
Oak Crest
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in Virginia, United States
The Elms
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Franklin, Virginia, United States
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Woods Hill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes21
Joe's Pizza and Pasta Palace
Restaurant · Italian · 1.9 mi
1217 Carrsville Highway, Franklin
Mo-Th,Sa 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Three Guys Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian · 1.2 mi
181 Commerce Park Road, Franklin
9 more on the map.
Where to stay3
History
The city of Franklin had its beginnings in the 1830s as a railroad stop along the Blackwater River. During this era, the river was used to transport goods to and from Albemarle Sound in North Carolina.
From the History section of Franklin, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship15
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Healthcare3
Map of Franklin
75 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 29°F | 3.6 in | 2.1 in |
| Feb | 53°F | 32°F | 2.9 in | 0.5 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 38°F | 4.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 47°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 64°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 69°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 61°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 49°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 39°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 33°F | 3.4 in | 1.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Holland 1 E (10 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
Franklin city has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-15: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2016-11-02: Hurricane Matthew (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Franklin Municipal Airport (FKN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Courtland 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Windsor 14 mi northeast, about 23 min by car
- Suffolk 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Murfreesboro 19 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- Wakefield 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Waverly 26 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Benns Church 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
- Ahoskie 28 mi south, about 45 min by car
- Carrollton 29 mi northeast, about 47 min by car
- Chesapeake 35 mi east, about 57 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
- Franklin, Virginia, Taber Andrew Bain (user:taberandrew), CC BY 2.0
- Oak Crest front with fence, Nyttend, Public domain
- Elms located on Clay Street, Franklin, VA., Sedleyretired, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The shack 1 (2), Kingrichard4867, CC BY-SA 3.0
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