Franklin, Maine

Franklin, Maine
Schoodic Grange Hall
Franklin
Franklin
Coordinates: 44°37′25″N 68°14′48″W / 44.62361°N 68.24667°W / 44.62361; -68.24667
CountryUnited States
StateMaine
CountyHancock
Villages, hamlets, and neighbourhoodsFranklin
East Franklin
Egypt
West Franklin
Rabbittown
Cards Crossing
George’s Pond
Franklin Foothills
Hog Bay Hills
Donnell’s Pond
West Blackswoods
Macomber Mill
Great Pond
Schoodic Station
Southbay
Alderville
Shipyard Point
Lonely Oaks
Government
 • TypeNew England Town Meeting; Select Board
Area
 • Total
41.43 sq mi (107.30 km2)
 • Land36.45 sq mi (94.41 km2)
 • Water4.98 sq mi (12.90 km2)
Elevation
197 ft (60 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,567
 • Density43/sq mi (16.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
04634
Area code207
FIPS code23-26350
GNIS feature ID582479
Websitefranklinmaine.com

Franklin is a town in Hancock County, Maine, United States. The population was 1,567 at the 2020 census. The town's namesake is Benjamin Franklin.