Franklin Louisiana Map

About Franklin, Louisiana

Franklin is a locality in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,461. The population density is 254.1 people per km². Franklin is located at 29.7960°N, 91.5015°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70538.

Franklin breathes the humid, sun-drenched air of Louisiana's bayou country, a place where the Atchafalaya River whispers secrets and the cypress trees, draped in Spanish moss, stand sentinel over the low-lying land. It lies 23.8 miles south-east of New Iberia, LA (from New Iberia, LA: bearing 127°T), and is situated 3.9 miles south-east of Baldwin. The landscape here is a soft surrender to water, a network of bayous and canals weaving through fertile soil, the very ground seeming to hold the moisture of a thousand summer rains. Magnolia trees, heavy with their waxy blossoms, perfume the air, their broad leaves catching the dappled light filtering through the dense canopy. The streets of Franklin themselves are often lined with grand, old homes, their verandas wide enough to catch the faintest breeze, hinting at a history steeped in the languid rhythms of the South. Franklin's story is inextricably linked to the sugar cane that carpets the surrounding fields, a crop that has defined its economy and shaped its character for generations. This agricultural heartland, nourished by the rich silt deposited by the river, has seen fortunes rise and fall with the harvest, leaving behind a legacy of grand plantation homes and a deep understanding of the land's bounty. The scent of molasses, a sweet, earthy perfume, occasionally drifts on the wind, a reminder of the mills that once hummed with industry. Today, while agriculture remains vital, the town also draws visitors who appreciate its historic architecture and the quiet allure of its waterways, a place where life still moves at a pace dictated by the sun and the tide, a gentle ebb and flow that feels both ancient and enduring.

About This Franklin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Franklin, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.79604, -91.5015. 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 St. Mary Parish.

Detailed location data for Franklin includes the ZIP code (70538), telephone area code (985), county seat of St. Mary Parish, and school district assignment (St. Mary Parish 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.