Franklin Texas Map

About Franklin, Texas

Franklin is a locality in Robertson County, Texas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,530. The population density is 494.4 people per km². Franklin is located at 31.0260°N, 96.4852°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 77856.

Franklin lies in the heart of Robertson County, a place where the rolling Brazos River bottomlands begin to yield to the gently undulating terrain that characterizes this part of Central Texas. It lies 25.2 miles north-north-west of Bryan, TX (from Bryan, TX: bearing 344°T), and is situated 12.0 miles north-north-east of Hearne. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a humid sweetness, a blend of damp earth and the faint, distant scent of pine. Ancient live oaks, their limbs gnarled like arthritic fingers, stand sentinel over fields that stretch out in shades of emerald and ochre, depending on the season. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-overcast sky, casts a diffused, almost milky glow, softening the edges of the landscape and lending a quiet dignity to the scattered farmsteads. The story of Franklin is deeply entwined with the fertile lands it occupies, a history built on the back of agriculture, particularly cotton and cattle, that has long sustained the region. Founded in the mid-19th century, it grew from a modest trading post into a community that reflects the enduring spirit of its early settlers, a blend of practicality and a deep-seated connection to the earth. The local economy, while diversified, still feels the pulse of the land, with family farms and ranches continuing to shape the character of Franklin. A distinctive feature is the pervasive sense of quiet resilience, a characteristic shared by the sturdy old brick buildings in the downtown square and the weathered faces of those who have called this place home for generations.

About This Franklin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Franklin, Texas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.026019, -96.485244. 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 Robertson County.

Detailed location data for Franklin includes the ZIP code (77575), telephone area code (281, 409), county seat of Robertson County (Franklin), and school district assignment (Franklin Independent 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.