Profile for Franklin, Louisiana, LA
Date taken: June 2006
Contributed by tleehorneiii on August 9, 2007
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Franklin is in Saint Mary Parish.
It is the parish seat.
The community was named for Benjamin Franklin.
The latitude of Franklin is 29.795N. The longitude is -91.501W.
It is in the Central Standard time zone. Elevation is 10 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 8,059.
Local
$24,844National
$41,994
Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Franklin demographic reports
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- Harvest Moon Festival - Oct. 27, 2007
- Mardi Gras - Feb. 20, 2007
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- Ancestry of people in Franklin
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- Residence in 1995, of people in Franklin
- School enrollment & education levels in Franklin
- Transportation & commute times in Franklin
- Saint Mary Parish data
- Fastest-growing counties in Louisiana
- State data - Louisiana
- Data by street address
- Historical census records (Ancestry.com)
Sections below provide additional information and links about Franklin demographics, travel and tourism, nearby airports, cemeteries, the Saint Mary Parish economy, education, environment, genealogy, government, historic sites, libraries, maps, museums, newspapers and other media, nonprofit groups, real estate, recreation, religion, transportation, and weather in the 70538 ZIP code.
(Also see local map below.)
4% of Franklin residents report German ancestry, and 3% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Franklin ancestry & family history guide.
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Records & databases:
- Ancestry.com - LA data
- Birth, marriage & death records
- Cemetery records
- County history catalog
- Census records (historic)
- Court, land & probate records
- Death index
- Family & local history
- Immigration records
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- Newspaper articles
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- Franklin area cemeteries
- Cemetery record compendium
- Louisiana cemetery message boards
- National database of cemetery records
- Veteran grave locator
- Courts in Louisiana
- Local ordinances in Louisiana (Partial selection)
- Obituaries - search nearby newspapers
- Obituary database - Ancestry.com
- Charitable donations
- Local information on disability access
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Independent living centers in Louisiana
- National Council on Independent Living
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Franklin was $12,943, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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- Current labor force
- Wage estimates
- Saint Mary Parish economic census
- Saint Mary Parish economic summary
- Saint Mary Parish employment growth
- Saint Mary Parish unemployment rate
- Louisiana economic data
11% of Franklin residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
- Colleges in or near Franklin
- Colleges in Louisiana
- Learning Disabilities Association in Louisiana
- Schools in or near Franklin
- School districts in or near Franklin
- School report cards
- Yearbooks (old) of Louisiana high schools
- Air pollution in Saint Mary Parish
- Diesel soot in Saint Mary Parish
- Land contamination in Saint Mary Parish
- Nature Conservancy projects in Louisiana
- Ozone status & air pollution - American Lung Association
- Toxic chemical releases in Saint Mary Parish
- Water levels & streamflow conditions in Louisiana
- Harvest Moon Festival - Oct. 27, 2007
- Mardi Gras - Feb. 20, 2007
Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.
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- Louisiana county fairs
- Louisiana festivals (Louisiana tourism department)
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- Louisiana state government
- Driver's licenses
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- Social Security
- Veterans affairs
- Where to write for birth, death, marriage or divorce records
Historic districts in Franklin include Franklin Historic District ... View historic districts
- Historic sites in or near Franklin
- Historic sites in Louisiana
- Museums in or near Franklin
- Museums in Louisiana
- Louisiana state archives
- National Historic Landmark search
- Search the Library of Congress
- Search the National Register for historic properties
- Post history questions in Saint Mary Parish genealogy forum
Median rent in Franklin, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $250. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $717.
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Libraries in Franklin include Saint Mary Parish Library ... View libraries
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- Census map of Franklin area
- Historic maps of LA cities - Library of Congress
- Historic maps of Louisiana
- Topographic map of Franklin
Newspapers in Franklin include Franklin Banner-Tribune
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- AM radio stations in or near Franklin
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- Kiwanis clubs in Louisiana
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- Nonprofit guide for Franklin
- Rotary club search
- Volunteer opportunities in or near Franklin
- Aerial photo of Franklin
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Saint Mary Parish supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Franklin political report.
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- Churches, other places of worship in or near Franklin
- Total membership by faith, in Saint Mary Parish
The average commute time for Franklin workers is 20 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
Hotels in Franklin include Best Western Forest Motor Inn.
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