Franklin Kentucky Map

About Franklin, Kentucky

Franklin is a locality in Simpson County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of 10,360. The population density is 262.5 people per km². Franklin is located at 36.7223°N, 86.5772°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42134.

Franklin, Kentucky, unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, a verdant expanse where the fertile soil of south-central Kentucky yields its bounty. It lies 17.8 miles north-north-west of Sumner, TN (from Sumner, TN: bearing 346°T), and is situated 19.9 miles south-south-west of Bowling Green. The air here carries the sweet, earthy scent of freshly turned earth and the distant hum of agricultural machinery, a constant, low thrum beneath the wide, often cloud-streaked sky. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, punctuate the fields, offering pockets of cool shade in the summer heat. The roads, often lined with vibrant wildflowers in spring and ablaze with color in autumn, wind their way between farms, their surfaces worn smooth by generations of passage, mirroring the unhurried cadence of life in Franklin. Founded in the early 19th century, Franklin quickly established itself as a hub for agriculture and commerce, its economy long tied to the rich farmlands that surround it. The distinctive architecture of its older buildings, many of which still stand proudly on Main Street, hints at a history of prosperity, with some structures bearing the subtle elegance of antebellum design. While farming remains a cornerstone, the spirit of Franklin has also embraced a modern outlook, with a growing diversification in its local economy. The presence of the historic Simpson County Courthouse, a stately edifice, anchors the town square, a gathering place where the past and present of Franklin converse in the dappled sunlight.

About This Franklin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Franklin, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.722263, -86.577218. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Franklin and Simpson County.

Detailed location data for Franklin includes the ZIP code (42134), telephone area code (270), county seat of Simpson County (Franklin), and school district assignment (Simpson County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Franklin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.