Franklin County is located in the South-Western portion of Mississippi. and was formed on December 21, 1809. It was named in honor of the great American inventor and statesman, Benjamin Franklin.
The county seat is Meadville, named for Cowles Mead the second secretary of the Mississippi Territory. Other Franklin County communities include: Bude, Roxie, Eddiceton, Hamburg, Knoxville, Lucien, McCall Creek, and Quentin. In it's first census in 1810 there were 2,016 residents listed. In the last federal census in 2000 the population was 8,448.
Franklin County MSGHN is looking for a volunteer to serve as County Director!
Some knowledge of creating websites is recommended.
A love for genealogy, history, and volunteer work is a must.
If you are interested in joining a group of caring and respectful volunteers,
contact Everette Carr, State Director for more information.If you have Franklin County information to share with researchers contact Everette Carr , Temporary Caretaker for Franklin County MSGHN.
