Franklinton Louisiana Map

About Franklinton, Louisiana

Franklinton is a locality in Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,602. The population density is 319.4 people per km². Franklinton is located at 30.8471°N, 90.1531°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 70438.

Franklinton, Louisiana, rises from the alluvial plains where the Bogue Lusa Creek winds its way through the dense, humid air. It lies 29.9 miles north-east of Hammond, LA (from Hammond, LA: bearing 38°T), and is situated 18.5 miles west-north-west of Bogalusa. The landscape is a tapestry of towering pines, their needles a constant whisper in the breeze, interspersed with the broad, dark leaves of magnolias and the gnarled limbs of ancient oaks draped in Spanish moss. Sunlight, when it pierces the canopy, falls in shifting patterns on the rich, dark earth, a fertile ground that seems to exhale the scent of damp soil and decaying leaves. The air itself carries a weight, thick with the promise of rain and the low hum of unseen insects, a constant, subtle symphony that underscores the quiet persistence of life in this corner of Washington Parish. The history of Franklinton is deeply entwined with the fertile lands and the timber that once defined its economy. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of agriculture and the bounty of the forests, established a presence here that has shaped its character. The logging industry, in particular, left an indelible mark, its legacy visible in the enduring presence of sawmills and the network of roads that once served the extraction of timber. Today, while agriculture, particularly livestock and some row crops, still plays a role, the echoes of that industrial past remain, a quiet testament to the resilience and adaptability of Franklinton and its people. The Bogue Lusa Creek, a constant, unassuming presence, continues to flow, a silent witness to the changing seasons and the enduring spirit of this place.

About This Franklinton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Franklinton, Louisiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.847128, -90.153141. 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 Franklinton and Washington Parish.

Detailed location data for Franklinton includes the ZIP code (70438), telephone area code (985), county seat of Washington Parish, and school district assignment (Washington 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 Franklinton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.