Franklin, Pennsylvania

About Franklin

Set in the western part of Pennsylvania, Franklin is a tiny community with an estimated population of 267.

Officially, Franklin is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.6 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 445 residents per square mile.

📰 Franklin News Today

• Franklin County reports seven measles cases as Pennsylvania total climbs to 1,078 LocalNews1 · Oct 8
• Wayne G. Ludlow Obituary | Timothy E. Hartle Funeral Home | Franklin, PA Tribute Archive · Oct 6
• America’s Hidden Tiffany Treasure in Franklin, PA Atlas Obscura · Sep 30
• What is the unemployment rate in Franklin County, PA right now? USAFacts · Sep 30
• Jackie S. Dolby Obituary (2026) - Franklin, PA - Reinsel Funeral Home & Crematory Legacy | Obituary · Oct 6

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What Makes Franklin Unique

• One of 30 places in the US named Franklin — but the Pennsylvania one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in western Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Franklin

• Ritchey's Lunch

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