Franklin, Connecticut

Town of Franklin
Franklin, Connecticut
Congregational Church
Coordinates: 41°37′11″N 72°08′33″W / 41.61972°N 72.14250°W / 41.61972; -72.14250
Country United States
U.S. state Connecticut
CountyNew London
RegionSoutheastern CT
Incorporated1786
Government
  TypeSelectman-town meeting
  First selectmanAlden Miner
Area
  Total
19.6 sq mi (50.8 km2)
  Land19.5 sq mi (50.5 km2)
  Water0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation
315 ft (96 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
1,863
  Density95/sq mi (37/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP Code
06254
Area code(s)860/959
FIPS code09-29910
GNIS feature ID0213431
Websitewww.franklinct.com

Franklin is a town in New London County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The population was 1,863 at the 2020 census. The town includes the village of North Franklin.