Franklin is a city in, and the county seat of, Robertson County, Texas, United States. It is within the Brazos Valley, on the cusp of the East and Central Texas regions. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 1,614. The original name of the town was Morgan and it was made county seat in 1879.
Geography
Franklin lies near the geographic center of the county, on an upland prairie that is drained by the branches of three creeks: Touchstone Branch, to the north, runs westward into Mud Creek; South Mineral Creek drains waters eastward to the Navasota River; and the forks of Cedar Creek run to the south, passing Mount Pleasant, Henry Prairie and Wheelock.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.
On April 13, 2019, an EF-3 tornado passed through Franklin, causing widespread damage and many injuries.
Climate
Demographics
Franklin is part of the Bryan-College Station metropolitan area.
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Franklin had a population of 1,614, and the median age was 40.3 years.
23.9% of residents were under the age of 18 and 20.5% of residents were 65 years of age or older.
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Racial composition as of the 2020 census
! Race !! Number !! Percent
|-
| White || 1,107 || 68.6%
|-
| Black or African American || 295 || 18.3%
|-
| American Indian and Alaska Native || 3 || 0.2%
|-
| Asian || 17 || 1.1%
|-
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander || 2 || 0.1%
|-
| Some other race || 86 || 5.3%
|-
| Two or more races || 104 || 6.4%
|-
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) || 199 || 12.3%
|}
2000 census
As of the 2000 census
Education
Franklin is served by the Franklin Independent School District. The district website is located at Franklin ISD. It consists of three schools:
- Roland Reynolds Elementary: Pre-K–4th
- Franklin Middle School: 5th–8th
- Franklin High School: 9th–12th
The school district has approximately 1100 students and is classified as 3A according to the University Interscholastic League (UIL). Franklin High School has approximately 300–350 students.
Notable people
- Fred C. Cole, librarian and historian
- Felix Nelson, actor
- Derek Scott Jr., racing driver
Images
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File:Franklin, TX, City Hall IMG 2277.JPG|Franklin City Hall
File:Glimpse of downtown Franklin, TX IMG 2279.JPG|Part of downtown Franklin
File:Sanderson Farms operation, near Franklin, TX IMG 2281.JPG|Sanderson Farms operation off U.S. Route 79 east of Franklin
File:Revised Robertson County Courthouse, Franklin, TX IMG 2273.JPG|Robertson County Courthouse before renovation
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