Franklin County Genealogy
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The county was formed in 1779 from the southern half of Bute County. It was named for Benjamin Franklin.
In 1881, parts of Franklin County, Granville County, and Warren County were combined to form Vance County. Souce Wikipedia
The county seat of Franklin County is Louisburg. The county seat spelling was originally Lewisburg. The townships of Franklin county include: Cedar Rock, Cypress Creek, Dunn (not Bunn as many may think although the Town of Bunn is located within that township), Franklinton, Gold Mine, Harris, Hayesville, Louisburg, Sandy Creek, and Youngsville.
The International Whistlers Convention is held annually on the campus of Louisville College in Louisville. There is also a competition at the Convention. Louisburg also hosts the Tar River Festival yearly.
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Franklin County Courthouse
113 Market Street
County Administration Building
Louisburg, NC 27549
Census
1790 Federal Census transcription – Halifax District, Franklin County ordered by last name
1850 Federal Census index by last name only
Cemetery
USGS listing of cemeteries in Franklin County
Franklin County Cemetery Census
Query Forums
Franklin County, NC Query Forum
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Franklin County, NC at Genforum
Cities and towns of Franklin County:
Bunn
Franklinton
Louisburg (County Seat)
Youngsville
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