A town of 480, settled in 1813. A deep archive of photos, postcards and papers.
The 2 things Franklintown does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Ordered by what stands out in Franklintown. Another town gets a different order.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 17% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents leave Franklintown for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Harrisburg (8%), Carlisle (5%) and Upper Allen (5%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Franklintown has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 27 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
0.0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. State Game Lands Number 243 | — | 12 |
| 2. Archie Hess Memorial Park | — | 12 |
Franklintown tracks Pennsylvania closely on all 5 CDC measures.
Where Franklintown’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
9 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Franklintown is also the name of a neighborhood in Philadelphia. Franklintown is a borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 508 at the 2020 census. It is part of the York–Hanover metropolitan area.
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