Welcome to Franklin County, Kentucky

Franklin County was formed from Mercer, Shelby, and Woodford Counties. It was created on 7 Dec 1794, 18th in the order of formation.
Frankfort is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the county seat of Franklin County.

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