About Franklin County.

Franklin County, North Carolina Franklin County is located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina. The county seat is home to Louisburg College, which is the oldest junior college in the United States being founded in 1787. It is approximately 30 miles from Raleigh-Durham International Airport and North Carolina’s prestigious Research Triangle Park. The NC General Assembly State Legislature, and three world class research universities, including Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill, and NC State, are located within an hour’s drive. The local economy is based in agriculture, lumber, and textiles. The many local industries include wood products, enzymes, telecommunications, software development, and plastics recycling. Franklin County is the ideal location for those seeking a quiet, rural atmosphere within easy access of big-city amenities.