City of Franklin, Indiana
The official government website for Franklin, Indiana
Live, Work, and Play for a Lifetime!
Only twenty minutes south of Indianapolis, Franklin is an exciting blend of tradition and innovation. Franklin has a rich history, dating back to its founding in 1823. Our downtown boasts traditional main street shops, coffeehouses and restaurants, and the outstanding academic institution of Franklin College. Victorian mansions line King and Jefferson streets, and our trails provide plenty of opportunities for a quiet walk or a scenic jog.
Franklin is also a city on the move. It is home to a state-of-the-art high school, a bustling
Upcoming Events
- Strawberries on the SquareMay24
May 24 at 11:00 AM at Downtown Franklin - FREE Outdoor Film Series: Secret Life of PetsMay29
May 29 at 9:00 PM at Downtown Franklin - Board of Public Works and Safety MeetingJun03
June 03 at 5:00 PM at City Hall
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Who is ready for Strawberry Shortcake? TOMORROW starting at 11am is Strawberries on the Square! For only $5 you get a shortcake and a bottle of water. Shortcakes will be available all day - so make sure to come out and enjoy the beginning of Summer!
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I'll be there.
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Ann Mark Angie Aaron
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Start a Memorial Day tradition for your family. Come out to the Memorial Day Mile and stay for the Memorial Day Service on the courthouse lawn. www.memorialdaymile.org #honorthebrave #thisisfranklin
This is why Franklin is so unique! Thank you to Franklin Heritage Inc. and these dedicated community members for making Franklin a beautiful place to live, work and play!We were honored to present the annual Franklin Heritage Historic Preservation Awards at the City of Franklin, Indiana - Government City Council meeting last night. Thank you to Franklin Mayor Steve Barnett and the City Council for allowing us to present these awards.
Please send lots of love and positivity to our award winners in the photo comment section! These folks are doing a great job helping to make our city an even better place to live, work, and play!
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Why is the cruise in at Dairy Queen? That's going to cut down on a lot of people strolling around downtown Franklin... Bad idea...
Patrick Geskie
David Moore
Christin Lynn
Brian Arcand
Jessica Elaine Bechert maybe I'll be in town for some of these
Strawberries on the Square is in 4 days!!!
#LoveLocalFranklin
Jennifer Amber
Stetson Leach
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Emily Freeman Andrea Green
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