Franklin County, Arkansas
Franklin County is located in the Arkansas River Valley of western Arkansas. It is unique because it has two county seats: Ozark and Charleston.
The county is known for its scenic beauty, with the Ozark National Forest covering much of its northern half. White Oak Park offers opportunities for camping, hiking, and water-based recreation.
Altus, a small town in the county, is considered the center of Arkansas’s wine country. Each year, the Altus Grape Festival celebrates the area’s winemaking tradition with tastings, music, and traditional grape stomping.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Franklin County |
| County Seat | Ozark (Northern District), Charleston (Southern District) |
| Population | Approximately 18,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Ozark, Charleston, Altus, Branch, Wiederkehr Village, Denning, Alix, Cecil |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 40, U.S. Route 64, U.S. Route 71, State Route 23, State Route 41, State Route 96, State Route 215 |
| FIPS Code | 05-047 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 620 square miles (Land: 609 sq mi, Water: 11 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Madison County (North), Johnson County (East), Logan County (Southeast), Sebastian County (Southwest), Crawford County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| State | Arkansas |
| Coordinates | 35.4584° N, 93.7436° W |
| Etymology | Named after Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States |
| Major Landmarks | Ozark National Forest, Mount Magazine State Park (nearby), Altus Heritage House Museum, Arkansas Wine Country, Mulberry River |
