There are a number of towns near North Franklin, CT that are worth checking out. Whether you're planning a trip or just trying to get a feel for the area, having a list of nearby towns is a useful tool. To find cities within a 100 mile radius of North Franklin, CT, type in the name of the city in the search box above. You'll find a list of towns with a population of more than 5000, as well as smaller cities.
The town of Franklin is governed by a Manager/Council form of government. Residents vote for the Mayor biannually and three members of the Town Council. These elected officials serve four-year terms. The town employs 66 regular employees, including the Mayor, Police Department, and the Fire Department. Three full-time paid firefighters are on staff for fire and police protection in the community. Despite this low number, the residents of North Franklin City are extremely loyal and hard-working.
While Franklin, NC is often confused with the city of the same name, Franklin is the county seat of Macon County and is located within the Nantahala National Forest. According to the 2020 census, the population of the town of Franklin was 4,175, up from 3,845 in the 2010 census. The town's name traces its history to a 1,000-year-old platform mound that was the center of the historic Cherokee town of Nikwasi.