Founded in 1961, Franklin is one of 38 independent cities in the state of Virginia. Historically, Franklin was formed from Southampton County. With FIPS code of 620, Franklin has a population of 8,217 and area of 8 square miles (21 km2).
List of all cities in Franklin City County, VA alphabetically
| City/Town | Postal Code | Area Code |
| Franklin, VA | 23851 | 757 |