Franklin Virginia Map

About Franklin, Virginia

Franklin is a locality in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States. Franklin is located at 38.0432°N, 78.4420°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23851.

Franklin lies in a gentle fold of the land, where the rolling hills of Albemarle County begin to soften their ascent towards the Blue Ridge Mountains. It lies 2.1 miles east-north-east of Charlottesville, VA (from Charlottesville, VA: bearing 63°T), and is situated 4.1 miles east of University of Virginia. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and sun-warmed pine needles, a subtle perfume that clings to the broad-leafed oaks and maples dotting the landscape. Fields of green, some neatly tilled, others left to the wilder grace of grasses, stretch out and recede, punctuated by the occasional glint of a distant farmhouse roof or the dark silhouette of a barn against the sky. The terrain itself breathes a quiet resilience, a testament to seasons of sun and rain, where the land has shaped the lives of those who have called Franklin home for generations. The history of Franklin is deeply entwined with the agricultural legacy of this region, a place that has long drawn sustenance and character from its fertile soil. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich farmland, established a community that grew at a steady, unhurried pace, mirroring the rhythm of the planting and harvest cycles. While the broader economy of Albemarle County has diversified over the years, Franklin retains a connection to its agrarian roots, with local businesses often reflecting a pride in the produce and goods that emerge from the surrounding countryside. A keen observer might notice, even now, a quiet dignity in the way the old stone walls demarcate property lines, a subtle nod to the enduring spirit of the earliest inhabitants of Franklin.

About This Franklin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Franklin, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.043194, -78.441955. 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 Albemarle County.

Detailed location data for Franklin includes the ZIP code (22911), telephone area code (703, 571, 804), county seat of Albemarle County (Charlottesville), and school district assignment (Franklin City Public Schools). 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.