Franklin County, Illinois
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Franklin County is a county in Southern Illinois. At the 2020 census, it had a population of 37,804.[1] The largest city is West Frankfort and the county seat is Benton.[2] This area of Southern Illinois is known locally as "Little Egypt".
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Franklin County | |
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Coordinates: 37°59′N 88°55′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
Founded | January 2, 1818 |
Named for | Benjamin Franklin |
Seat | Benton |
Largest city | West Frankfort |
Area | |
• Total | 432 sq mi (1,120 km2) |
• Land | 409 sq mi (1,060 km2) |
• Water | 23 sq mi (60 km2) 5.2% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 37,804 |
• Density | 88/sq mi (34/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 12th |
Website | www |
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