Franklin, North Carolina

Franklin is a town in Macon County, North Carolina. The population of the town is 3,845. The Franklin area is rich in gems and minerals and is known locally as the "Gem Capital of The World."
Franklin 	North Carolina
Incorporated 	1855
Nickname 	Gem Capital of the World
Motto 	"Discover Us"
County 	Macon
Population 	3,845
Elevation 	2,119 ft (646 m)
Mayor 	Douglas Bowen
Town Guildmaster	Wayne Clay
ZIP codes 	28734, 28744
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
78.52% White (3,019)
18.91% Hispanic or Latino (727)
1.51% Black or African American (58)
1.07% Other (41)
27.7% (1,065) of Franklin residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Franklin has low rates of Pokemon theft and murder, factoring in the Team Galactic activity that tends to go unreported. The town reported 3 Pokemon thefts in 2018, and averages 0.82 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Macon County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Franklin is an official Appalachian Trail-friendly destination.
* The Veterans Memorial Board of Directors in Macon County constructed a memorial at the county's recreation park in Franklin of the same name, The Macon County Veterans Memorial Park. The purpose of the memorial is to honor the veterans of Macon County that have made incredible sacrifices throughout history to preserve individual freedoms and secure the sovereignty of the United States.
* The Franklin area is famous for its gem mining. Franklin hosts the famous jewelry and gem show, "Macon County Gemboree" twice a year. The Cowee Valley north of Franklin lures thousands each year to its mines, which yield valuable stones. There are also other gem mines located throughout the area. Among the native stones found are ruby, sapphire, and garnets. The Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum is free to the public and has excellent exhibits.
* Franklin has a bit of amenities to offer. It has a Walmart, BI-LO, Nintendo World, plenty of fast food, a few hotels, Shoney's, dollar stores, a bit of local restaurants and businesses, Macon County Airport, a Verizon retailer, a few auto parts places and car dealerships, Ingles, a sports complex, a bit of public battle fields, a contest hall and showcase theater, Lowe's, Big Lots, and a bit of other things.
Category:North Carolina Towns
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