Franklin County Alabama Genealogy
Formed: February 6, 1818
County Seat: Russellville
Named for: Benjamin Franklin
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History
Franklin County was established on February 6, 1818.
Once part of Franklin County, Colbert County was originally established on February 6, 1867, after it split from Franklin County over political issues after the American Civil War. It was abolished eight months later by an Alabama constitutional convention and then reestablished on February 24, 1870.
Communities
- Cities: Red Bay, Russellville (county seat)
- Towns: Hodges, Phil Campbell, Vina
- Census-designated places: Belgreen, Spruce Pine
- Unincorporated communities: Atwood, Burnout, Frankfort, Halltown, Liberty Hill, Nix, Old Burleson, Pleasant Site, Pogo
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- Colbert County – north
- Lawrence County – east
- Winston County – southeast
- Marion County – southwest
- Itawamba County, Mississippi – southwest
- Tishomingo County, Mississippi – northwest
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