Franklin is a city in Warren County, Ohio, United States, along the Great Miami River. The population was 11,690 at the 2020 census. The city lies about 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Dayton and 33.5 miles (53.9 km) northeast of Cincinnati. Ohio State Routes 73, 123 and 741 pass through Franklin, while Interstate 75 is routed to the east side of the city.
Midwest
Franklin
Franklin County, OH
Population
11,672
Walk Score
62 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$899
Median home value
$141,200
Founded
1796
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Hamilton Park Historic District · listed 1983
- Franklin Historic District · listed 2023
- Hunt-Forman Farm · listed 2004
- Mackinaw Historic District · listed 1980
Notable landmarks
- Butler, Charles, House · listed 1982
- Crane, Jonathan, Farm · listed 1978
- Deardoff, Daniel L., House · listed 1984
- Hill-Kinder Mound · listed 1971
- Old Log Post Office · listed 1976
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