Then there's the beautiful Brookville Lake with camping, boating, skiing and swimming. Let's not forget the Franklin County Park for a quiet walk, camping or just a leisurely picnic. County government is proud of our part in making Franklin County a great place live and a friendly place to visit any time of the year. Indiana's Best Kept Secret Known in tourism circles as the gem of Indiana, Franklin County has quietly spent the last decade polishing its sterling hospitality reputation and broadening its appeal. In a nutshell, Franklin County is reinventing what it means to be a small community.
Franklin County is among the most innovative places in Indiana.
It draws on statewide resources to assist the entrepreneurs who seek its nurturing atmosphere. Economic opportunities flourish here, as government and business work together to form healthy partnerships for the next century. Business owners and residents greet visitors with a smile, a handshake and offers to help in any way possible. In Franklin County, home sites are well-manicured with shaped hedges to the meticulously green lawns. There's room to spread out and build an estate of your dreams, but if you choose to live in the towns' historic homes, the people on either side of your property are neighbors in the truest sense of the word.