Franklin County
Formation Date: 1785
Formed From: Bedford and Henry Counties
Formed From: Bedford and Henry Counties
Franklin County was named for Benjamin Franklin and was formed from Bedford and Henry Counties in 1785. Its area is 711.5 square miles, and the county seat is Rocky Mount. According to the 2000 census, the population is 47,286.
Original Records at The Library of Virginia: Yes
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City Administrative Records
Court Records
Fiduciary Records
Land Records
Marriage Records and Vital Statistics
Town Administrative Records
Wills
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Additional Resources:
Land Tax Records
Personal Property Tax Records
Brock Miscellaneous Reel 4608
Brock Miscellaneous Reel 4637