Near the Raleigh - Durham area and the Research Triangle Park, rural living with big city convenience is just part of charm of Louisburg North Carolina. Franklin County's natural beauty makes it very popular for relocating a family.

We enjoy mild winters, warm summers and the beauty of dogwoods & azaleas blooming in the spring and stunning colors in the fall.

Franklin County is located in the upper Piedmont plateau of North Carolina and covers 494.38 square miles. Elevations range from 143 feet to 562 feet, with that at Louisburg being 280 feet above mean sea level.



Louisburg, the county seat and largest town (pop 4,200), is located in the geographical center of the county and was founded in 1779 when Franklin County was established.

Only 21 miles northeast of the state capital of Raleigh, three interstate highways (40, 85, 95) are easily reached from Franklin County. The internationally renowned Research Triangle Park, the world's largest research complex, is only 41 miles away.