Franklin County, Texas

Franklin County, Texas
The Franklin County Courthouse in Mount Vernon in 2018
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Coordinates: 33°11′N 95°13′W / 33.18°N 95.22°W / 33.18; -95.22
Country United States
State Texas
FoundedMarch, 1875
SeatMount Vernon
Largest townMount Vernon
Area
 • Total
295 sq mi (760 km2)
 • Land284 sq mi (740 km2)
 • Water10 sq mi (26 km2)  3.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
10,359
 • Density35/sq mi (14/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitewww.co.franklin.tx.us

Franklin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 10,359. The county seat is Mount Vernon.