About

Franklin, founded in 1796 by General William C. Schenck and named for Benjamin Franklin, occupies 8.1 square miles in the northwest corner of Warren County in southwestern Ohio. Franklin, home to approximately 12,000 residents, is one of the cities and towns in the vigorously growing in the Cincinnati-Dayton-Springfield corridor. 

Franklin hugs the Great Miami River, which contributed to its history as a paper manufacturing center. Today, the City's industrial base is becoming increasingly diversified; thanks to its strategic position along Interstate 75, its easy access to other major transportation arteries, and the diligence of the City Council, Mayor, and the Chamber of Commerce. 

Franklin was incorporated in 1814 and assumed city status in 1951. The city operates under a council-manager form of government, with seven at-large council members elected on a non-partisan basis to four-year terms. The council elects one of its members as Mayor. 

Franklin is proud of the full array of services it offers residents. A full-time workforce provides police, public works, street maintenance, building inspection, fire, and parks.  Franklin is part of JEMS, an emergency medical district. After many years of planning and upgrading equipment, the city sought a new Public Protection Classification from Insurance Services Office(ISO) Inc., in 2003. This on-site review resulted in an improved classification resulting in a fire rating of Class 4, placing the City of Franklin fire protection abilities in the top 10% nationwide.