Franklin County, Ohio
county in Ohio, United States
Franklin County is a county in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of 2020, the population was 1,323,807,[2] making it the most populous county in Ohio. Its county seat is Columbus,[3] the state capital and most populous city in Ohio.
Franklin County | |
|---|---|
 Franklin County Government Center | |
 Flag .svg) Seal | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Ohio | |
 Ohio's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 39°58′N 83°01′W / 39.97°N 83.01°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Ohio |
| Founded | April 30, 1803[1] |
| Named for | Benjamin Franklin |
| Seat | Columbus |
| Largest city | Columbus |
| Area | |
| • Total | 544 sq mi (1,410 km2) |
| • Land | 532 sq mi (1,380 km2) |
| • Water | 11 sq mi (30 km2) 2.1% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,323,807 |
| • Density | 2,486/sq mi (960/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional districts | 3rd, 15th |
| Website | franklincountyohio |
Franklin County is named after Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States.
References
change- ↑ "Ohio County Profiles: Franklin County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 21, 2007. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
- ↑ "QuickFacts: Franklin County, Ohio". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
- ↑ National Association of Counties. "NACo County Explorer". Retrieved January 18, 2024.
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