Franklin County, Florida
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Franklin County is a county located in the panhandle of the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population was 11,057. The U.S. Census Bureau 2005 estimate for the county was 11,177. The county seat is Apalachicola, Florida.

Franklin County was created in 1832. It was named for Benjamin Franklin, famous scientist, printer, and author.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,037 square miles (2,687 km²), of which, 544 square miles (1,410 km²) of it is land and 493 square miles (1,277 km²) of it (47.53%) is water, The extreme eastern tip of the county is bordered by the Ochlockonee River.

Incorporated Cities: Apalachicola and Carrabelle

Unincorporated Areas: Alligator Point | Bald Point | Eastpoint | Lanark Village | St. Teresa

Barrier Islands: Cape St. George Island | Dog Island | St. George Island | St. Vincent Island

National Protected Areas:

Source: Wikipedia - Franklin County, Florida
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County Location in Florida

Franklin County, Florida

Founded: February 8, 1832

County Seat: Apalachicola

Total Area: 1,037 Square Miles

2000 Population: 11,057

Time Zone: Central

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