10 interesting facts about Franklin, West Virginia


 Below are 10 interesting facts about Franklin, West Virginia:

  1. Franklin is the only incorporated municipality and county seat of Pendleton County.
  2. The town was established in 1794 and named after one of its first settlers, Francis Evick.
  3. Franklin has a population of 486 according to the 2020 census.
  4. The town experienced significant population growth in the early 20th century, reaching its peak population of 914 in 1990 before declining rapidly.
  5. Franklin suffered a major fire in 1924 that destroyed the whole business section, the courthouse, and 19 private residences.
  6. Tourism is a major industry in Franklin due to its proximity to scenic recreational areas like Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area.
  7. Franklin is at the junction of highways US-33 and US-220.
  8. The town is located near vast forest land, including Monongahela National Forest and George Washington & Jefferson National Forests.
  9. Franklin is situated along the banks of the South Branch of the Potomac River.
  10. The Franklin Historic District was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1986

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