Franklinton, Louisiana

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Franklinton, Louisiana
Town
Town of Franklinton
Location of Franklinton in Washington Parish, Louisiana.
Location of Franklinton in Washington Parish, Louisiana.
Location of Louisiana in the United States
Location of Louisiana in the United States
Coordinates: 30°50′55″N 90°9′0″W / 30.84861°N 90.15000°W / 30.84861; -90.15000Coordinates: 30°50′55″N 90°9′0″W / 30.84861°N 90.15000°W / 30.84861; -90.15000
CountryUnited States
StateLouisiana
ParishWashington
Founded1819
Area
 • Total4.42 sq mi (11.43 km2)
 • Land4.37 sq mi (11.32 km2)
 • Water0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2)
Elevation
154 ft (47 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total3,857
 • Estimate 
(2019)[2]
3,745
 • Density856.78/sq mi (330.84/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
70438
Area code(s)985
FIPS code22-27190
Websitehttp://www.townoffranklinton.com

Franklinton is the parish seat of Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States.

References[change | change source]

  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  2. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.