Origin: Franklin is situated at the junction of the Pemigewasset and Winnipesaukee Rivers where they meet to form the Merrimack River. This territory was originally known as the Pemigewasset Village. Franklin was created from portions of Salisbury, Andover, Sanbornton, and Northfield, and named in honor of Benjamin Franklin. Franklin is the location of Daniel Webster's birthplace, which was in the portion of Salisbury taken to establish the town. Franklin was incorporated as a city in 1895. Franklin was known for a machine-made hosiery mill that used a process developed by the Shakers.
Community Contact Information:
City of Franklin
Elizabeth Dragon, City Manager
316 Central Street, City Hall
Franklin, NH 03235
Telephone: 603-934-3900
Fax: 603-934-7413
Municipal Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm
County: Merrimack
Planning Commission: Lakes Region
Regional Development Organization: Capital Regional Development Council
Population: 2010 Census Estimate – 8,477
Land Areas: 27.3 Square Miles
Property Taxes: 2010 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $21.14
Largest Employers:
LRGHealthcare
WATTS - Webster Valve
SAU 18 School Administrative Unit
Hannaford Brothers Supermarket 140 1992
PCC Structurals
Vitex Extrusion
City of Franklin Municipal Services
R D Edmunds & Sons
Franklin Savings Bank
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