Franklin is a city in Johnson County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Franklin had a population of 25,313. Located about 20 miles (32 km) south of Indianapolis, the city is the county seat of Johnson County. The site of Franklin College, the city attracts numerous regional sports fans for the college teams, as well as audiences for its art events.
Midwest
Franklin
Johnson County, IN
Population
26,073
Walk Score
81 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$1,039
Median home value
$195,100
Founded
1823
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Franklin College Historic District · listed 2024
- Franklin Commercial Historic District · listed 1989
- Greenlawn Cemetery · listed 2013
- Martin Place Historic District · listed 1987
Notable landmarks
- Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church · listed 2015
- Forsyth-Schlosser House
- Franklin College Library (Shirk Hall) · listed 1975
- Franklin College-Old Main · listed 1975
- Franklin Senior High School · listed 2012
- Heck-Hasler House · listed 2000
- Herriott House · listed 1982
- Hopewell Presbyterian Church · listed 2000
- Johnson County Courthouse Square · listed 1981
- Masonic Temple · listed 1991
- Zeppenfeld, August, House · listed 1987
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