North Carolina, United States · North America
Franklin is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Salisbury, 44km from Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Franklin is a town located in North Carolina, United States. With a population of 3,619, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Franklin sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Franklin to your route.
Franklin Township is one of fourteen townships in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States. The township had a population of 12,301 according to the 2000 census.
Geographically, Franklin Township occupies 37.52 square miles (97.2 km2) in northern Rowan County. The only incorporated municipality located in FranklinRead more
Township is a portion of the city of Salisbury, the county seat of Rowan County.
Franklin Township Fire Department provides fire suppression, prevention, and emergency medical care for its 12,000 plus citizens. The fire department currently operates out of two stations, with a complement of four pumper/tankers, two tanker trucks, one rescue, one brush truck and one squad truck. The department in 2018 ran approximately 600 emergency calls. Franklin Township VFD has approximately 30 volunteer firefighters, with many holding either North Carolina Medical Responder or Emergency Medical Technician certification. In 2008, the department began having a paid staff of two firefighters working weekday's to help the department maintain equipment, ensure a timely response to calls, and provide services during the volunteers normal working hours.
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Franklin is located in North Carolina, United States, North America. The coordinates are 35.7212 latitude, -80.4989 longitude.
Franklin has a population of approximately 3,619 people, making it a town in United States.
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restaurant
The definitive Lexington-style pork shoulder house, smoking over hardwood coals since 1962 and serving it with the region's thin red vinegar-and-ketchup dip alongside 'red slaw'. Known locally as the Honey Monk.
24 km · about 30 min drive
racetrack
Heart of NASCAR country in Concord, NC, offering speedway tours and the chance to drive a stock car at racing speed.
44 km · about 50 min drive
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