Profile for Franconia, Minnesota, MN

Former and merged names include:
· Plugtown

Listed places near Franconia

Cemeteries (12)

Communities (12)

Hotels (1)

Libraries (5)

Parks (2)

Ski areas (2)

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• Franconia population
• Ancestry of people in Franconia
• Housing in Franconia
• Income in Franconia
• Marital status of adults in Franconia
• Place of birth of people in Franconia
• Residence in 1995, of people in Franconia
• School enrollment & education levels in Franconia
• Transportation & commute times in Franconia
• Chisago County data
• Fastest-growing counties in Minnesota
• State data - Minnesota
• Data by street address
• Historical census records (Ancestry.com)

Sections below provide additional information and links about Franconia demographics, travel and tourism, nearby airports, cemeteries, the Chisago County economy, education, environment, genealogy, government, historic sites, Twin Cities area jobs, libraries, maps, museums, newspapers and other media, nonprofit groups, real estate, recreation, religion, transportation, and weather in the 55073 ZIP code.

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• Chisago County government

34% of Franconia residents report German ancestry, and 10% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Franconia ancestry & family history guide.

• Cemeteries in or near Franconia
• Cemeteries in Chisago County
• Libraries in or near Franconia

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• Chisago County Ancestry forum
• GenForum

Records & databases:

• Ancestry.com - MN data
• Birth, marriage & death records
• Cemetery records
• County history catalog
• Census records (historic)
• Court, land & probate records
• Death index
• Family & local history
• Immigration records
• Military records (historic)
• Newspaper articles

• Franconia museums
• Franconia historic sites
• Franconia area parks

• Add a local cemetery to our listings
• Franconia area cemeteries
• Cemeteries in Chisago County
• Cemetery record compendium
• Minnesota cemetery message boards
• National database of cemetery records
• Veteran grave locator

• Communities near Franconia
• Nearby cities of 10,000 or more
• Nearby cities of 50,000 or more
• Communities in Chisago County

• Franconia business guide
• Better Business Bureau
• Business licenses
• Corporate records search

• Courts in Minnesota
• Local ordinances in Minnesota

• Crime in Chisago County
• Arrests in Chisago County

• Obituaries - search nearby newspapers
• Obituary database - Ancestry.com
• Charitable donations

• Local information on disability access
• Americans with Disabilities Act
• Independent living centers in Minnesota
• National Council on Independent Living

At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Franconia was $25,233, compared with $21,587 nationally.

• Banks
• Building permits
• Current labor force
• Wage estimates
• Chisago County economic census
• Chisago County economic summary
• Chisago County employment growth
• Chisago County unemployment rate
• Minnesota economic data

26% of Franconia residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

• Colleges in or near Franconia
• Colleges in Minnesota
• Learning Disabilities Association in Minnesota
• Schools in or near Franconia
• School districts in or near Franconia
• Yearbooks (old) of Minnesota high schools

• Movies playing in or near Franconia

• Air pollution in Chisago County
• Diesel soot in Chisago County
• Land contamination in Chisago County
• Nature Conservancy projects in Minnesota
• Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
• Toxic chemical releases in Chisago County
• Water levels & streamflow conditions in Minnesota

• ePodunk festival listings
• Minnesota county fairs
• Minnesota festivals (Minnesota tourism department)
• Send us festival info for Franconia

• Confluence of latitude & longitude near Franconia
• Geocaches in Minnesota

• Franconia items now on sale

• Chisago County government
• Minnesota state government
• Driver's licenses
• Motor vehicles
• Passports
• Social Security
• Veterans affairs
• Where to write for birth, death, marriage or divorce records

• Ancestry & family history
• Business
• Demographics
• Health
• Moving
• Nonprofit resources
• Sports & rec
• Travel

• Franconia medical services & health statistics

• Chisago County historical society
• Local historical societies in Minnesota
• State historical society

• Historic sites in or near Franconia
• Historic sites in Minnesota
• Museums in or near Franconia
• Museums in Minnesota
• National Historic Landmark search
• Search the Library of Congress
• Search the National Register for historic properties
• Post history questions in Chisago County genealogy forum

Median rent in Franconia, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $458.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,379.

• Find Foreclosure in Franconia
• Homes for sale in Franconia
• Find a Franconia Realtor
• Get free moving quotes
• Free home valuation
• Check Minnesota mortgage rates
• Property and neighborhood reports
• Mortgage calculator

• Jobs in the Franconia area
• Job services in Minnesota
• Minimum wage laws by state

• Libraries near Franconia

• Minnesota statewide library catalog

• Get directions from Franconia
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• Census map of Franconia area
• Historic maps of MN cities - Library of Congress
• Historic maps of Minnesota
• Topographic map of Franconia

• Daily newspapers in or near Franconia
• AM radio stations in or near Franconia
• Commercial FM radio stations in or near Franconia
• Public & educational radio stations in or near Franconia
• TV stations in or near Franconia
• Media ownership in the Franconia area
• Search historic newspaper articles
• Search recent news archives in Minnesota

• American Legion post locator
• Veterans of Foreign Wars post locator

• Check daily newspapers in or near Franconia
• Search obituaries in Minnesota
• Recent death notices - selected MN newspapers

• Chambers of commerce in Minnesota
• Community foundations (by state)
• Foundations (by name)
• Kiwanis clubs in Minnesota
• Lions clubs in Minnesota
• Nonprofit groups
• Nonprofit guide for Franconia
• Rotary club search
• Volunteer opportunities in or near Franconia

• Parks near Franconia
• National forests in Minnesota
• Ski areas near Franconia
• Ski areas in Minnesota
• State parks in Minnesota

• Find friends & family

• Find a local animal shelter
• Report animal cruelty

• Aerial photo of Franconia
• Historic photos of U.S. cities
• Panoramic photos of Minnesota communities
• Photo collection - Minnesota communities
• Photos of Minnesota places
• Post cards of Minnesota communities

Chisago County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Franconia political report.

• Minnesota Democratic party
• Minnesota Republican party
• Minnesota elections board

• ZIP codes (by street address)
• ZIP codes (by city)
• ZIP code reverse lookup (find cities in a ZIP code)

• Churches, other places of worship in or near Franconia
• Total membership by faith, in Chisago County

• Chowhound message boards for MN

The average commute time for Franconia workers is 37 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

• Franconia travel guide
• Airports near Franconia
• Hotels near Franconia
• Minnesota tourism bureau

• Monthly averages & records
• Major storms (searchable by county)
• National weather map

• Audubon centers
• Birding spots in Minnesota
• Wildlife refuges in Minnesota

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