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Franklin County is a county located in the Blue Ridge foothills of the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 54,477. [1] Its county seat is Rocky Mount. [2] Franklin County is part of the Roanoke Metropolitan Statistical Area and is located in the Roanoke Region of Virginia. [3]
Find information about employment, business, tourism, parks, recreation, and more in Franklin County, Virginia. Stay updated on events, news, and budget for the county government and departments.
Discover the attractions and events of Franklin County, Virginia, including Smith Mountain Lake, Philpott Lake, and the Blue Ridge Institute. Find out about the latest news, stories, and grants for tourism marketing in the area.
From scenic mountain views to crystal clear water, Franklin County is home to not one but two amazing lakes, Smith Mountain Lake to the Northeast and Philpott Lake to the Southwest.
Find meeting times, membership information, and agendas and minutes for the boards and commissions that serve Franklin County. County Code. Access the Franklin County Code of Ordinances online. Courts. Learn more about the Franklin County Courts and how to reach them. Departments A through H
In the 1740s, pioneers traveling by river and road from Eastern Virginia and Maryland, and Scotch-Irish and German families coming down the Carolina Road (originally known as the Great Indian Warrior Path) settled in what would become Franklin County, then the western-most county in Virginia.
One of Virginia's fastest growing counties, Franklin County is comprised of communities that continue to value their farms, forests, waters, and cultural heritage.
