Francis, Oklahoma — small town in Pontotoc County Francis, Oklahoma Francis is a small town in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma, United States. This article summarizes its setting, character, history, local institutions, and role within the surrounding ru…
Frankenthal (Pfalz) — town in Rhineland‑Palatinate, Germany Frankenthal Frankenthal (Pfalz) is a town in southwestern Germany's Rhineland‑Palatinate (Pfalz), part of the Rhine‑Neckar area; known for industry, cultural sites and an 18th‑century porcelai…
Frankfort Frankfort is a place name used by several towns and cities worldwide—most notably the capital of Kentucky. This article covers its name, notable locations, history, and common conf…
Frankfort, Indiana: overview, history, and community profile Frankfort, Indiana Frankfort, Indiana is the county seat of Clinton County in central Indiana. This article summarizes its location, history, landmarks, economy, government, and cultural life for gen…
Franklin County, Alabama A chiefly rural county in northwestern Alabama, established in 1818 and named for Benjamin Franklin; county seat Russellville. Overview, history, geography, economy, communities, a…
Franklin County, Florida — coastal county profile Franklin County, Florida County on Florida’s Gulf Coast, formed 1915 with seat at Apalachicola; known for its estuary, oyster industry, barrier islands and low population density.
Franklin County, Idaho Franklin County is a rural county in southeastern Idaho, bordering Utah. Its seat is Preston. The county recorded 12,786 residents in the 2010 U.S. census and is known for agricult…
Franklin County, Illinois Franklin County, in southern Illinois' 'Little Egypt', has Benton as its county seat and had 39,561 residents at the 2010 census. The county combines small towns, agriculture and a…
Franklin County, Indiana A rural county in eastern Indiana with Brookville as its seat, known for its townships, recreational lake, and early American origins tied to Benjamin Franklin.
Franklin County, Iowa Franklin County, in north-central Iowa, was established in 1851 with Hampton as its county seat. A predominantly agricultural county, it has small towns, local government services,…
Franklin County, Kansas Franklin County (county code FR) is in eastern Kansas. Its county seat and largest city is Ottawa. The county is largely rural, known for agriculture, small towns, and regional lak…
Franklin County, Kentucky: Overview, History, and Notable Features Franklin County, Kentucky Franklin County, Kentucky, contains the state capital, Frankfort. This article summarizes its location, population (2010), geography, history, economy, government role and points o…
Franklin County, Maine — overview, history, and geography Franklin County, Maine Rural county in western Maine centered on Farmington. Covers mountains, lakes and forests; founded 1838 and named for Benjamin Franklin. Economy relies on recreation, forestry, edu…
Franklin County, Massachusetts Rural county in northwestern Massachusetts, created in 1811 and named for Benjamin Franklin; seat Greenfield; noted for river valleys, small towns, and mixed agricultural and recre…
Franklin County, Mississippi Rural county in southwestern Mississippi, established December 21, 1809. County seat Meadville; population 8,118 at the 2010 census. Economy centered on agriculture, timber and sma…
Franklin County, Missouri County in east‑central Missouri, established 1818 and named for Benjamin Franklin. County seat Union; 2010 population 101,492. Part of the St. Louis metropolitan area with mixed fa…
Franklin County, Nebraska Franklin County is a small, rural county in Nebraska founded in 1867. Its county seat is Franklin; the economy is dominated by agriculture and local services. Named for Benjamin Fr…
Franklin County, New York Rural county in northern New York bordering Quebec; part of the Adirondack region, centered on Malone, with forests, lakes, outdoor recreation, agriculture and small-town communiti…
Franklin County, North Carolina County in north-central North Carolina with county seat Louisburg. Named for Benjamin Franklin, it blends rural and suburban areas and includes Louisburg College and recreational s…
Franklin County, Ohio Central Ohio county containing the state capital Columbus; the state's most populous county with diverse economy, institutions, and suburban-urban communities.
Franklin County, Pennsylvania Franklin County is a largely rural and small‑town county in south‑central Pennsylvania, known for agriculture, outdoor recreation, and a Civil War history centered on its seat, Cha…
Franklin County, Tennessee County in southern Tennessee with seat in Winchester; rural mix of small towns, agriculture, and local industry. Population recorded 41,052 in the 2010 U.S. census.
Franklin County, Texas — rural county in northeast Texas Franklin County, Texas Franklin County, Texas is a small rural county in northeast Texas with county seat Mount Vernon. Population was 10,605 in 2010. Economy centers on agriculture, forestry, small busi…
Franklin County, Washington County in southeastern Washington with county seat Pasco. Agricultural economy, part of the Tri-Cities area; population was about 78,163 at the 2010 census.
Franklin Parish, Louisiana Franklin Parish is a rural parish in northeastern Louisiana, founded in 1843 with Winnsboro as the parish seat. The 2010 census recorded 20,767 residents; the parish remains largel…
Franklin Square, New York (hamlet and census-designated place) Franklin Square, New York Franklin Square is a suburban hamlet and census-designated place in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County on Long Island, New York, with residential neighborhoods, local commerce, a…
Franklin, Idaho Franklin, Idaho, a small city on the Idaho–Utah border known for its 19th‑century Mormon settlement origins, agricultural surroundings, and a compact historic downtown.
Franklin, Indiana City in central-southern Indiana; county seat and home to a small liberal arts college. Historic downtown, local institutions, and community events shape its cultural and civic lif…
Franklin, Iowa Franklin is a small city in the U.S. state of Iowa. This article summarizes its character, typical history, local economy, services, and distinguishing features.
Franklin, Pennsylvania Franklin is a small city in Venango County, Pennsylvania, United States. Located on the Allegheny River, it had a population of 6,545 at the 2010 census and serves as the county se…
Frankston, Texas: small town profile Frankston, Texas Frankston is a small town in Anderson County in the U.S. state of Texas. This article summarizes its location, characteristics, history, community life, and notable features as a r…
Franqueville (Aisne) — commune in northern France Franqueville, Aisne Franqueville is a small French commune in the Aisne department, historically part of Picardie and now within Hauts-de-France. Rural in character, it exemplifies France's local admi…
Frans (Ain) — commune in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, eastern France Frans, Ain Frans is a small commune in the Ain department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, eastern France. This article outlines its setting, administration, history, economy, notable sites and pract…
Fraser Island (K'gari): Australia's World Heritage Sand Island Fraser Island Fraser Island (K'gari) is the world's largest sand island off Queensland, Australia, noted for perched freshwater lakes, rainforest that grows on sand, coloured sand cliffs, dingoe…
Fraserburgh: Scottish fishing town and busy northeastern harbour Fraserburgh Fraserburgh is a town in northeast Aberdeenshire, Scotland, known for its large fishing harbour, maritime heritage, and role as a commercial and shellfish port.
Frastanz, a market town in Vorarlberg, Austria Frastanz Frastanz is a historic market town in the Feldkirch district of Vorarlberg, Austria, known for its strategic location, local industry and historical ties to tobacco production.
Frating, Essex Frating Frating is a small village and civil parish in the Tendring district of northeast Essex, England. It had a population of 537 at the 2011 census and is noted for its rural character…
Fratton Park: Portsmouth’s historic football stadium Fratton Park Fratton Park is the long-serving home ground of Portsmouth F.C., a compact, historic football stadium in Portsmouth, England, noted for its traditional stands and strong local iden…
Frederick County, Virginia Frederick County is a jurisdiction in northern Virginia centered on Winchester. Formed in 1743, it combines agricultural valleys, historic towns, and suburban growth and is part of…
Frederick, Kansas — very small city in Rice County Frederick, Kansas Frederick is an incorporated community in Rice County, Kansas, United States, notable for its extremely small population and rural character; official counts have been 18 residents…
Frederick, Maryland Frederick is a city in central Maryland, the county seat of Frederick County. Known for its historic downtown, Civil War sites, and growing life-sciences and cultural scene, it rep…
Freeborn County, Minnesota Freeborn County is in southern Minnesota, with county seat Albert Lea. Known for agriculture, lakes, parks and a Midwestern small-city center; population was 31,255 at the 2010 cen…
Freedom Trail (Boston): route, sites, history and visiting guide Freedom Trail A 2.5-mile marked walking route in Boston linking 16 historic sites from Boston Common to the USS Constitution; overview, key stops, history, significance, and visitor notes.
Freeport (Grand Bahama) — city, free trade zone and port Freeport, Bahamas Freeport is a city and free trade zone on Grand Bahama, established after 1955 under the Hawksbill Creek agreement. It is a regional hub for shipping, tourism, and industry adminis…
Freeport, Illinois Freeport is a city in Stephenson County in northern Illinois, known for its role in the 1858 Lincoln–Douglas debates, regional institutions, and a mixed manufacturing and agricultu…
Freeport, Nova Scotia: Fishing Village on Long Island in the Bay of Fundy Freeport, Nova Scotia Freeport is a small working fishing village on Long Island at the end of Digby Neck, Nova Scotia, known for its tidal harbour, coastal wildlife, outdoor activities and maritime cul…
Freetown Christiania — autonomous district and cultural enclave in Copenhagen Freetown Christiania Christiania is a self-declared intentional community in Copenhagen established in 1971. Known for alternative living, arts, and a contested legal status, it remains a notable socia…
Freiberg — the Saxon mining town and other places named Freiberg Freiberg Freiberg most commonly denotes the historic Saxon mining town known for silver mining and the Bergakademie; the name also denotes other towns in Germany and former administrative d…
