Franklin, Indiana
Franklin | |
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| City of Franklin | |
Johnson County Courthouse Square in Franklin | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Motto(s): "Live, Work and Play for a Lifetime" | |
Location of Franklin in Johnson County, Indiana | |
| Coordinates: 39°29′55″N 86°03′24″W / 39.49861°N 86.05667°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Johnson |
| Townships | Franklin, Needham, and Pleasant |
| Founded | 1823 |
| Incorporated (city) | 1861 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Steve Barnett (R) |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.76 sq mi (38.23 km2) |
| • Land | 14.76 sq mi (38.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 742 ft (226 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 25,313 |
| • Density | 1,714.7/sq mi (662.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46131 |
| Area code | 317 |
| FIPS code | 18-25450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394808 |
| Website | www |
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.