Franklin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2020 census, the population was 32,113. Its county seat is Russellville. Its name is in honor of Benjamin Franklin, famous statesman, scientist, and printer. It is a dry county, although the city of Russellville is wet.
History
Franklin County was established on February 6, 1818.
Colbert County
Once part of Franklin County, Colbert County was originally established on February 6, 1867, after it split from Franklin County over political issues after the American Civil War. It was abolished eight months later by an Alabama constitutional convention and then reestablished on February 24, 1870.
Musical history
Many musicians and songwriters are from Franklin County including Billy Sherrill, Ricky Pierce, Kerry Gilbert, Eddie Martin and many others.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (2.0%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Colbert County (north)
- Lawrence County (east)
- Winston County (southeast)
- Marion County (south)
- Itawamba County, Mississippi (southwest)
- Tishomingo County, Mississippi (northwest)
National protected area
- William B. Bankhead National Forest (part)
Transportation
Major highways
- 20px U.S. Highway 43
- 20px State Route 13
- 20px State Route 17
- 20px State Route 19
- 20px State Route 24
- 20px State Route 172
- 20px State Route 187
- 20px State Route 237
- 20px State Route 241
- 20px State Route 243
- 20px State Route 247
Rail
- Norfolk Southern Railway
- Redmont Railway