Franklin, Indiana
Franklin | |
|---|---|
| City of Franklin | |
Johnson County Courthouse Square in Franklin | |
| Motto(s): "Live, Work and Play for a Lifetime" | |
Location of Franklin in Johnson County, Indiana | |
| Coordinates: 39°29′55″N 86°03′24″W / 39.49861°N 86.05667°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Johnson |
| Townships | Franklin, Needham, Pleasant |
| Founded | 1823 |
| Incorporated (city) | 1861 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Steve Barnett (R) |
| Area | |
• Total | 14.76 sq mi (38.23 km2) |
| • Land | 14.76 sq mi (38.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 742 ft (226 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 25,313 |
| • Density | 1,714.62/sq mi (662.04/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 46131 |
| Area code | 317 |
| FIPS code | 18-25450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394808 |
| Website | www |
Franklin is a city in Johnson County, Indiana, United States. The population was 23,712 at the 2010 census. Located about 20 miles (32 km) south of Indianapolis, the city is the county seat of Johnson County. The site of Franklin College, the city attracts numerous regional sports fans for the college teams, as well as audiences for its art events.