Facts About Franklin

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. Our city is also 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 and was known for a machine-made hosiery mill that used a process developed by the Shakers.


General Information


Municipal Office Hours:
Monday — Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

County:
Merrimack

Planning Commission:
Lakes Region

Regional Development Organization:
Capital Regional Development Council

Population:
2010 Census Estimate of 8,477

Land Areas:
27.3 Square Miles

Property Taxes:
2016 Total Tax Rate (per $1000 of value) $25.23


Largest Employers


City of Franklin Municipal Services
Franklin Savings Bank
Hannaford Brothers Supermarket 140 1992
LRGHealthcare
PCC Structurals
R D Edmunds & Sons
SAU 18 School Administrative Unit
Vitex Extrusion
WATTS - Webster Valve


Community Contact


Judie Milner, City Manager
City Hall, 316 Central Street, Franklin, NH 03235
Telephone: (603) 934-3900
Fax: (603) 934-7413
Email