In 2019 the Town of Franklin was named the 25th best place to live in North Carolina (out of thousands of towns & cities) by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
A SHORT HISTORY & INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT FRANKLIN, NC
Long before the first European settlers arrived to the mountains of southwestern North Carolina, they were home to the Cherokee Indian Nation. In a valley surrounded by some of the oldest mountains on earth, the Cherokee called the area "Nikwasi" or "center of activity". Nikwasi was an ancient and important Cherokee town.
Today, the remains of Nikwasi Mound are surrounded by the Town of Franklin, North Carolina. The Nikwasi Mound is still visible in downtown Franklin and is one of many points of interest.
Franklin, North Carolina is the seat of Macon County which was formed in 1828. The land was part of lands acquired from the Cherokee in the Treaty of 1819. The county is named for Nathaniel Macon, a politician from Warrenton, NC who served in the American Revolution and the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate.
Franklin is located in the southwest corner of North Carolina and has a rich and well documented history. Unlike many Western NC counties, most of Macon's records have survived, which is very fortunate for historical researchers.
Franklin is known as the "Gem Capital of the World" famous for its gem mines and mining operations open to the public.
Franklin has unique ties to the Civil War. Thomas' Legion was formed here and the last Confederate surrender east of the Mississippi took place at Dixie Hall which was located at the site of the Macon County Courthouse on main street in Downtown Franklin, North Carolina
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Learn more about Education Opportunites, Things To Do, and how to get to Franklin, NC along with weather information.
FRANKLIN DEMOGRAPHICS
POPULATION: Town of Franklin 4,042
ELEVATION: 2,119 Feet
POPULATION: Town of Highlands 941
ELEVATION: 3,832 Feet
POPULATION: Macon County 35,285
Franklin, NC is experiencing a growth in its population that is 12% higher than the national average and is fast-becoming the location of choice for those seeking real estate for retirement, recreational, permanent, or second homes.
The latest cost of living index in Franklin: 85 (less than average, U.S. average is 100).
PROPERTY TAXES (per $100 valuation)
Town of Franklin: .28 cents
Town of Highlands: .16 cents
Macon County: .3747 cents
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