New Franklin, Missouri
New Franklin is a city of 1,170 people in Howard County, Missouri.
Why visit New Franklin
Townapedia lists 33 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Lyric Theater, Missouri–Kansas–Texas (MKT) Bridge, Albert Gallatin Blakey House and Andrews-Wing House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in New Franklin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About New Franklin
New Franklin is a city in Howard County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,027 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Columbia, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article New Franklin, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Lyric Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Theater in Boonville, Missouri, United States
Missouri–Kansas–Texas (MKT) Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Bridge crossing the Missouri River
Museums and landmarks33
Albert Gallatin Blakey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Boonville,Missouri
Andrews-Wing House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Boller House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Cedar Grove
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Missouri, United States
Cobblestone Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Duke and Mary Diggs House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Fessler-Secongost House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Greenwood
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
House in Howard County, Missouri, United States
Hamilton-Brown Shoe Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
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Harris-Chilton-Ruble House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Historic District A
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Historic District B
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
21 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Where to stay1
History
Franklin was laid out in 1816. Due to the town's frequent flooding, Franklin was relocated up the hill in 1826, giving rise to the community of New Franklin. Franklin's name is taken from the name of Benjamin Franklin.
The Harris-Chilton-Ruble House, Thomas Hickman House, New Franklin Commercial Historic District, and Rivercene are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of New Franklin, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship1
St. Matthew's Chapel A.M.E. Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Map of New Franklin
50 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 18°F | 2.0 in | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 23°F | 2.1 in | 3.7 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 32°F | 2.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 43°F | 4.4 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 75°F | 54°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 67°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 44°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 33°F | 2.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 23°F | 1.9 in | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for New Franklin 1W (1 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
Howard County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2021-09-01: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-07-09: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2016-01-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sugar Branch Airport (MU32) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Fayette 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Glasgow 16 mi north, about 25 min by car
- Columbia 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Marshall 26 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Hallsville 29 mi east, about 46 min by car
- Huntsville 31 mi north, about 50 min by car
- Moberly 32 mi northeast, about 52 min by car
- Sedalia 34 mi southwest, about 55 min by car
- Jefferson City 44 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Fulton 44 mi east, about 1 h 15 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
- Morton-Meyer House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mkt-bridge, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 2.5
- St. Matthew Chapel AME (Boonville MO) from SE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- WILBUR T. AND RHODA STEPHENS JOHNSON HOUSE, COOPER COUNTY,MO, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hamilton-Brown bldg (Boonville MO) from NE 3, Ammodramus, CC0
- Duke and Mary Diggs house from SE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Mkt-bridge1, Americasroof at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Roeschel-Toennes-Oswald property from SSE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Alsop’s General Store (107 E. Broadway), Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Albert Gallatin Blakey House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1825 Amick-Kingsbury House, Howard County, Missouri 02, Brent Hugh, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Boonville, Missouri High Street E of 2nd facing WSW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Greenwood (Fayette, Missouri), Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- William S. and Mary Beckett House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Harris-Chilton-Ruble House (under renovation), Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- LYRIC THEATER, BOONVILLE, COOPER COUNTY, MO, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Daniel Boone Apartments from SE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Thomas Nelson House (Boonville, Missouri), Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HISTORIC DISTRICT D, BOONVILLE, COOPER COUNTY, MO, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- COBBLESTONE STREET, BOONVILLE, COOPER COUNTY, MO, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ANDREWS-WING HOUSE, COOPER COUNTY, MO, JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
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