Franklin County, Kentucky

Franklin County is a county in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the population was 51,541. Its county seat is Frankfort, the state capital.

 History 
The county was formed in 1795 from parts of Woodford, Mercer and Shelby counties, and was named after the American inventor and statesman Benjamin Franklin.

 Geography 
According to the U.S. Census Bureau says that the county has a total area of . Of that  is land and  (2.0%) is water.

 Bordering counties 
 Owen County (north)
 Scott County (east)
 Woodford County (southeast)
 Anderson County (south)
 Shelby County (west)
 Henry County (northwest)

 Communities 
 City 
 Frankfort (county seat)

 References 

 Other websites 
 Franklin County website

Category:1790s establishments in Kentucky
Category:1795 establishments in the United States
Category:Kentucky counties