Incorporated: 1828
Population: 8,408
County Name: Merrimack
(county map)
Town Contact:
Town of Franklin
316 Central Street
City Hall
Franklin, NH 03235

Phone: 603-934-3900
Fax: 603-934-7413
Website: www.franklinnh.org

Origin:
Situated as the junction of the Pemigewasset and Winnipesaukee Rivers, the town was originally known as Pemigewasset Village. It was taken from portions of Salisbury, Andover, Sanbornton and Northfield. The name Franklin was adopted in 1820 in honor of Benjamin Franklin, and the town was incorporated as a city in 1895.

More about Franklin:
Located in Franklin is Daniel Webster's birthplace. There is a historic site located off Route 127 that provides a snapshot into the famous orator's early childhood.