List of all cities and towns in Franklin County
Franklin County is located in the state of Illinois. It had a population of 37,804 according to the 2020 census.
The county seat is Benton, and the major city is West Frankfort.
This area in Southern Illinois is nicknamed as “Little Egypt” by the locals.
Franklin County was constituted on January 2, 1818, from portions of Gallatin and White counties.
It was given the name Benjamin Franklin.
The county has a total area of 431 square miles (1,120 km2), of which 409 square miles (1,060 km2) is land and 23 square miles (60 km2) (5.2%) is water, according to the United States Census Bureau.
This county is home to Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area.
Here is a list of cities, towns, places, and villages in Franklin County, Illinois: