Franklin, Kentucky

Franklin, Kentucky
City

Location of Franklin in Simpson County, Kentucky.
Coordinates: 36°43′21″N 86°34′39″W / 36.72250°N 86.57750°W / 36.72250; -86.57750Coordinates: 36°43′21″N 86°34′39″W / 36.72250°N 86.57750°W / 36.72250; -86.57750
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Simpson
Established November 2, 1820
Government
 • Type City Commission
Area
 • Total 7.4 sq mi (19.3 km2)
 • Land 7.4 sq mi (19.3 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation 709 ft (216 m)
Population (2010)
 • Total 8,408
 • Estimate (2016)[1] 8,823
 • Density 1,136.2/sq mi (435.6/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes 42134-42135
Area code(s) 270 & 364
FIPS code 21-28918
GNIS feature ID 0492443
Website http://www.franklinky.org/

Franklin is a home rule-class city[2] in and the county seat of Simpson County, Kentucky, United States.[3] The population was 8,408 at the 2010 census.

History

Franklin was formally incorporated by the state assembly on November 2, 1820,[4] on a 62-acre (250,000 m2) tract of land. This tract was purchased from William Hudspeth and was named for Benjamin Franklin.[5] The post office was established on September 29, 1822, with Robert W. Simpson as postmaster.[6]

On March 1, 1968, Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash were married at the Methodist church in Franklin by Reverend Leslie Chapman.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Franklin has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[7]

Geography

Franklin is located at 36°43′21″N 86°34′39″W / 36.72250°N 86.57750°W / 36.72250; -86.57750 (36.722487, -86.577566).[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.4 square miles (19 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1830280—
1860828—
18701,808118.4%
18801,686−6.7%
18902,32437.8%
19002,166−6.8%
19103,06341.4%
19203,1543.0%
19303,056−3.1%
19403,94028.9%
19504,34310.2%
19605,32922.7%
19706,55323.0%
19807,73818.1%
19907,607−1.7%
20007,9965.1%
20108,4085.2%
Est. 20168,823[1]4.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

As of the census[10] of 2000, there were 7,996 people, 3,251 households, and 2,174 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,074.7 people per square mile (415.0/km²). There were 3,609 housing units at an average density of 485.1 per square mile (187.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 80.99% White, 16.76% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.76% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 0.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.81% of the population.

There were 3,251 households out of which 31.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the city, the population was spread out with 25.2% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,001, and the median income for a family was $38,807. Males had a median income of $30,955 versus $21,783 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,467. About 10.9% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 18.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Primary schools

  • Franklin Elementary School
  • Lincoln Elementary School
  • Simpson Elementary School
  • Franklin Mennonite Elementary School
  • Faith Baptist Academy

Secondary schools

Alternative school

  • West Campus

Places of worship

The following churches are listed by name, with their denomination in parentheses.

  • Alpha Missionary Baptist Church (Southern Baptist)
  • Bethany Church of Christ (Churches of Christ)
  • Blackjack Baptist Church (Southern Baptist)
  • Calvary Assembly of God (Assemblies of God)
  • Calvary Baptist Church (Southern Baptist)
  • Cedar Grove Baptist Church (Southern Baptist)
  • Elevated Missionary Baptist Church (Southern Baptist)
  • Emmanuel Spiritual Healing Church (Nondenominational Christian)
  • Fairview Baptist Church (Southern Baptist)
  • Faith Baptist Church (Independent Baptist)
  • First Baptist Church Franklin (Southern Baptist)
  • Franklin Amish Mennonite Church (Mennonite Church USA)
  • Franklin Church of Christ (Churches of Christ)
  • Franklin Community of Faith Church of the Nazarene (Nazarene)
  • Franklin First United Methodist Church (United Methodist)
  • Franklin Presbyterian Church (Presbyterian Church (USA))
  • Franklin Seventh-day Adventist Church (Seventh-day Adventist)
  • Franklin United Pentecostal Church (United Pentecostal Church International)
  • Good News Fellowship Church (Fellowship of Christian Assemblies)
  • Greater Taylor Chapel (AME Church)
  • Harvesters Warehouse Pentecostal Church (Pentecostal)
  • Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses (Jehovah's Witnesses)
  • Lake Spring Baptist Church (Southern Baptist)
  • LifePoint Church (Southern Baptist)
  • Locust Grove Church of Christ (Churches of Christ)
  • Macedonia General Baptist Church (Baptist)
  • Middleton First Baptist Church (Southern Baptist)
  • Mount Zion Apostolic Church (Apostolic)
  • Pleasant View Baptist Church (Baptist)
  • Providence Baptist Church (Southern Baptist)
  • Roundpond Presbyterian Church (Nondenominational Presbyterian; formerly Presbyterian Church (USA))
  • Salmons General Baptist Church (Baptist)
  • Shady Grove Baptist Church (Southern Baptist)
  • Simpson Baptist Association (Southern Baptist)
  • South Franklin Baptist Church (Southern Baptist)
  • St. Mary of the Woods Church (Roman Catholic)
  • Sulphur Spring Baptist Church (Southern Baptist)
  • Trinity Baptist Church (Southern Baptist)

Former places of worship

Notable people

Points of interest

  • Kentucky Downs, formerly known as Dueling Grounds Racetrack (owned by Corey Johnsen & Ray Reid), is located right on the Kentucky–Tennessee border in Franklin. Kentucky Downs hosts the Kentucky Cup Turf Festival, a full card of world class racing featuring four major turf stakes. Kentucky Downs also hosts year-round simulcasts for the Kentucky-Tennessee market.

Simpson County Courthouse (Kentucky)

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Summary and Reference Guide to House Bill 331 City Classification Reform" (PDF). Kentucky League of Cities. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
  3. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  4. ↑ Commonwealth of Kentucky. Office of the Secretary of State. Land Office. "Franklin, Kentucky". Accessed 26 July 2013.
  5. ↑ Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 131.
  6. ↑ Rennick, Robert M. (1988). "Place Names". Kentucky Place Names. Lexington: The University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 0-8131-0179-4. Accessed 5 May 2010.
  7. ↑ Climate Summary for Franklin, Kentucky
  8. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  11. ↑ Oswald, Sharon (5 January 1977). "From senate to housemother, Mrs. Moore is mother of 110". The Tuscaloosa News. Tuscaloosa: The Tuscaloosa News. p. 8. Retrieved 15 March 2010.
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