Franklin

Also known as Franklin, Indiana, Franklin, IN

city in Johnson County, Indiana, United States

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Country: United States
State: Indiana
County: Johnson
Townships: Franklin , Needham , and Pleasant
Mayor: Steve Barnett ( R )
Total: 14.76 sq mi (38.23 km )
Land: 14.76 sq mi (38.23 km )
Water: 0 sq mi (0.00 km )
Elevation: 742 ft (226 m)
Density: 1,714.7/sq mi (662.04/km )
Time zone: UTC-5 ( EST )
Summer dst: UTC-4 ( EDT )
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Franklin is a city in Johnson County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Franklin had a population of 25,313. Located about 20 miles (32 km) south of Indianapolis, the city is the county seat of Johnson County. The site of Franklin College, the city attracts numerous regional sports fans for the college teams, as well as audiences for its art events.

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