Southeast

Franklin

Simpson County, KY

Population

10,141

Walk Score

71 · Very Walkable

Median rent

$984

Median home value

$166,600

Established

1820

On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Cedars, The · listed 1996
  • Franklin Downtown Commercial District · listed 1983
  • Franklin Downtown Commercial District (Boundary Increase) · listed 1983
  • Hampton Hall · listed 1996
  • Harristown Historic District · listed 1996
  • West Cedar Street Historic District · listed 1996

Notable landmarks

  • Duncan House · listed 1982
  • Franklin Grade and High School · listed 2010
  • Goodnight House · listed 1977
  • Hargis House · listed 1996
  • Moore, Randolph Gilbert, House · listed 1996
  • Octagon Hall · listed 1980
  • Simpson County Courthouse · listed 1980
  • Sinking Creek Cave System · listed 1983
  • Triple Pine Farm · listed 1996

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