Franklin County, county in Massachusetts, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 70,267 inhabitants. The county was created 213 years ago in 1811. Its county seat is Greenfield.
There are 29 city/town in Franklin County, MA. The largest city of Franklin County is Greenfield with a population of 17,241. Other cities include, Montague population 8,203, Orange population 7,581, Deerfield population 5,049, Turners Falls population 4,470
Franklin County is located in western Massachusetts and contains many small towns with their own unique identities. Here are some highlights:
Greenfield - The county seat and most populous town in Franklin County with around 18,000 residents. Greenfield has a charming historic downtown centered around the Green River. The area contains good shopping, dining and the Energy Park music venue.
Turners Falls - A census-designated place within the town of Montague. Turners Falls sits along the Connecticut River and has an industrial history. It now contains a lively arts scene and historic architecture. The Great Falls Discovery Center provides information on the river ecosystem.
Deerfield - Deerfield is known for its well-preserved 18th century village center and the historic Deerfield Inn. The village has a museum that commemorates the 1704 raid on Deerfield when settlers were attacked by Native Americans and French.
Shelburne Falls - This village sits along the Deerfield River and has a bridge over glacial potholes. Shelburne Falls has art galleries, cafes and the natural beauty of the river and woods.
Buckland - A scenic rural hill town with under 2,000 residents. A number of artisans and crafters live in the area. Buckland is home to the historic Mann House which is now a museum of Shaker furniture.
Bernardston - Located where the Fall River meets the Connecticut River, Bernardston contains Kringle Candle Company, one of the largest candle makers in the U.S. The village center has colonial architecture.
Franklin County's small towns each have their own culture, history and natural beauty. The county is great to explore for those looking for rural New England charm.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Franklin County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Ashfield | Town in Massachusetts, United States | 1,720 |
Bernardston | City in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America | 2,089 |
Buckland | City in Alaska, USA | 1,851 |
Charlemont | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States | 1,231 |
Colrain | City in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America | 1,669 |
Conway | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA | 1,875 |
Deerfield | Town in Massachusetts | 5,049 |
Erving | Town of the United States | 1,749 |
Gill | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States | 1,473 |
Greenfield | City in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County | 17,241 |
Hawley | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States | 335 |
Heath | Town in Massachusetts, USA | 691 |
Leverett | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States | 1,836 |
Leyden | Human settlement in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America | 719 |
Millers Falls | Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts | 1,139 |
Montague | Town in Massachusetts, United States | 8,203 |
New Salem | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States | 1,034 |
Northfield | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States | 2,958 |
Orange | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States | 7,581 |
Rowe | Human settlement in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America | 389 |
Shelburne | Human settlement in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America | 1,840 |
Shelburne Falls | Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts | 1,731 |
Shutesbury | Town in Massachusetts | 1,753 |
South Deerfield | Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts | 1,880 |
Sunderland | Town in Massachusetts | 3,634 |
Turners Falls | Census-designated place in Franklin County, Massachusetts | 4,470 |
Warwick | Town | 768 |
Wendell | Town in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States | 881 |
Whately | Human settlement in Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States of America | 1,583 |