Franklin, Louisiana

Extracted Attributes

• Mayor

  Eugene P. Foulcard

• State

  Louisiana

• Country

  United States

• Founded

  1808

• Waterway

  Bayou Teche

• Population

  6,134 (as of 2025)

• Coordinates

  29.79167 N, 91.50833 W

• Named After

  Benjamin Franklin

• Parish Seat

  St. Mary Parish

• Incorporated

  1820

Timeline

• Founded as Carlin's Settlement. (Source: City Official Website)

  1808-01-01

• Became the parish seat for St. Mary Parish. (Source: City Official Website)

  1811-01-01

• Incorporated as the first town in the region and renamed Franklin in honor of Benjamin Franklin. (Source: City Official Website)

  1820-01-01

• The Civil War Battle of Irish Bend was fought near Franklin. (Source: Historical Information)

  1863-04-14

• Population recorded at 6,134; city actively manufactures Saronic's 180-foot vessel, the Marauder. (Source: Document dedf9426-672b-4b20-9781-b1df03464cac)

  2025-01-01

Franklin, Louisiana

Franklin is a small city in and the parish seat of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 6,134 as of 2025. The city is located on Bayou Teche, southeast of the cities of Lafayette, 47 miles (76 km) and New Iberia, 28 miles (45 km), and 22 miles (35 km) northwest of Morgan City. It is part of the Morgan City Micropolitan Statistical Area and the larger Lafayette-Acadiana combined statistical area.

Web Search Results

• Franklin, Louisiana - Wikipedia

  Franklin is a small city in and the parish seat of St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 6,134 as of 2025. The city is located on Bayou Teche, southeast of the cities of Lafayette, 47 miles (76 km) and New Iberia, 28 miles (45 km), and 22 miles (35 km) northwest of Morgan City. It is part of the Morgan City Micropolitan Statistical Area and the larger Lafayette-Acadiana combined statistical area. ## History [edit] [...] | City | | Historic lampposts lining Franklin's Main Street Historic lampposts lining Franklin's Main Street | | Location of Franklin in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. Location of Franklin in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. | | Location of Louisiana in the United States.svg "Location of Louisiana in the United States") Location of Louisiana in the United States | | Coordinates: 29°47′30″N 91°30′30″W / 29.79167°N 91.50833°W / 29.79167; -91.50833_region:US-LA): {{#parsoid\u0000fragment:8}}[ 29°47′30″N 91°30′30″W / 29.79167°N 91.50833°W / 29.79167; -91.50833]"}}" id="mwCw" about="#mwt10" typeof="mw:Extension/indicator"> | | Country | United States | | State | Louisiana | | Parish | St. Mary | | Incorporated | 1820 | | Government | | • Mayor | Eugene P. Foulcard (Democrat) | | Area | [...] Edit links Article Talk Read Edit View history Tools Actions Read Edit View history General What links here Related changes Upload file Permanent link Page information Cite this page Get shortened URL Switch to legacy parser Print/export Download as PDF Printable version In other projects Wikimedia Commons Wikivoyage) Wikidata item Appearance Coordinates: 29°47′30″N 91°30′30″W / 29.79167°N 91.50833°W / 29.79167; -91.50833_region:US-LA) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Not to be confused with Franklin Parish, Louisiana. City in Louisiana, United States | Franklin, Louisiana |

• Mayor's Office / Franklin, Louisiana

  The City of Franklin, louisiana Skip over navigation Start Content ## Mayor's Office ### Welcome to the official Web site for the City of Franklin. ### We are located in South Louisiana with the winding Bayou Teche flowing through the heart of our city. Founded in 1808 as Carlin's Settlement, Franklin became the parish seat for St. Mary Parish in 1811 and the first incorporated town in 1820. The Bayou Teche became a conduit for steamboats carrying trade goods of the day. Numerous sugar plantations arose in the area, and Franklin became an interior sugar port. The area produces oil, gas, carbon black, salt, seafood and, of course, sugar. [...] For the outdoor sportsman, you can fish, canoe, kayak or water ski along the Bayou Teche. If you need further information on local attractions in our community, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to your visit! Eugene P. Foulcard,Mayor #### Key Department Contacts View the Mayor's Office Staff Directory for key contacts ### Recent News City of Franklin is an Accredited Main Street with Main Street America One of 860 Main Street programs within the US to attain accreditation from Main Street America. ### Services Budget & Audit Reports CodeRED Emergency Notifications Forms & Online Services Franklin Municipal Code (Ordinances) Franklin Video Tour ### Contact Us Eugene Foulcard Eugene P. Foulcard, Mayor City Hall 300 Iberia St Franklin, LA 70538 [...] Tourists will enjoy a stroll along Main Street "Under the Lamppost" in downtown Franklin. Here we proudly display lampposts, which are replicas of the original lampposts from many years ago. You will find several locally-owned shops--each with their own unique inventory. The shop owners, displaying their Southern hospitality, love to visit with our tourists and tell them all about our quaint little city. We are proud of our very own venue for cultural enrichment, The Teche Theatre for the Performing Arts, which is owned by the City of Franklin and leased to the Teche Theatre for the Performing Arts Board and Players. This historic building was restored to its original grandeur and is maintained by the all-volunteer board. Several productions each year are offered to the community.

• Home / Franklin, Louisiana

  Notice is hereby given pursuant to Article 7, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B) that a public hearing of the City of Franklin in St. Mary Parish will be held at its regular meeting place in City Hall (E.A. Crowell School), located at 300 Iberia Street, Franklin, Louisiana on Wednesday, August 20, 2024 at 5:45 p.m. to consider levying additional or increased millage rates without further voter approval or adopting the adjusted millage rates after reassessment and rolling forward to rates not to exceed the prior year’s maximum. The estimated amount of tax revenues to be collected in the next year from the increased millage is $789,339.12, and the amount of increase in taxes attributable to the millage increase is $13,934.25. 24-25 Budget Recap [...] October 15, 2024 The City of Franklin has completed its Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) as required by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Through visual inspections and construction permit records, it was determined that there are no lead service lines or galvanized lines requiring replacement in the City of Franklin. The Lead Service Line Inventory is available for public review at Franklin City Hall, 300 Iberia Street, Franklin, La. 70538. To schedule an appointment to view the LSLI or to discuss any questions you may have, please call 337-828-6350. ### Recent News City of Franklin is an Accredited Main Street with Main Street America [...] The City of Franklin, louisiana Skip over navigation Start Content ## Welcome To Franklin! Welcome to the home page of the City of Franklin, Louisiana. "It's all here under the Lampposts!" --Mayor Eugene Foulcard Online Forms Meetings & Agendas Municipal Code Employment Budget & Audit GIS / Maps Emergency Info City Videos ### Upcoming Events | | | August 2026 | | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | | | | | | | | 1 | | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | | 30 | 31 | | | | | | Aug 18 Regular Council Meeting 6:00 pm - 11:59 pm City Hall Sep 15 Regular Council Meeting 6:00 pm - 11:59 pm City Hall More Events ## In Your Community

• Historical Information / Franklin, Louisiana

  ## Historical Information Founded in 1808 as Carlin's Settlement and named for Benjamin Franklin, Franklin became the parish seat in 1811 and the first incorporated town in 1820. Though early settlers included French, Acadian, German, Danish and Irish, the town's culture and architecture is heavily influenced by the unusually large numbers of English that chose to settle there after the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. Numerous large sugar plantations arose in the area, and with the development of steam boating, Franklin became an interior sugar port. By the 1830s, Bayou Teche was the main street of Acadiana, with one plantation after another. [...] Though a small town, Franklin has produced more than its share of statesmen, including five governors of Louisiana, four United States senators, a Chief Justice and a Lieutenant Governor. Additionally, Franklin was the boyhood home of Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy. Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt made an appearance in Franklin, and parts of the film Easy Rider (1969) were filmed on Main Street. During the Civil War, the Battle of Irish Bend was fought near Franklin on April 14, 1863. Though eventually forced to retreat, the badly outnumbered Confederate forces cost the Union troops significant losses. Four hundred men were killed or wounded in the confrontation, which proved to be an important point in stopping the Union drive to invade Texas. ### In this Category [...] The area's sugar cane planters were among the South's wealthiest agriculturists. This is reflected in the grand plantation homes and mansions they built in Franklin and the surrounding countryside. Most of these magnificent structures are still standing and well preserved, giving Franklin its unique architectural flavor. Franklin's Historic District is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and boasts over 420 noteworthy structures. Many of the spectacular Greek Revival antebellum homes are along the live oak arcade on the East Main boulevard. East Main Street retains its distinctive turn-of-the-century iron street light standards, which have become a symbol of the picturesque town.

• History of Franklin, Louisiana | St. Mary Parish | LA QUICK HISTORY

  # History of Franklin, Louisiana | St. Mary Parish | LA QUICK HISTORY ## Louisiana Dread 21800 subscribers 315 likes ### Description 8105 views Posted: 8 Sep 2025 Support us here: Merch: Franklin is located along Bayou Teche, and it stands as one of the state’s most historically significant towns. From its early development in the plantation era to its enduring role as a cultural and economic center, Franklin preserves a legacy that reflects the broader story of Louisiana. In this episode, we explore the town’s history and heritage that continue to define it today. Special thanks to Mayor Eugene Foulcard and his administration for their hospitality and for allowing us access to film in the city. Their support made this project possible. Become a FREE member: [...] seat of St. Mary Parish in 1811. By 1820, the settlement would be renamed to the name we know it as today of Franklin, in honor of the lovable cartoon turtle from our childhood. Just kidding. Couldn't resist. It was named in honor of Benjamin Franklin and formerly incorporated as the region's first town. Franklin's settlers were a diverse mix including French, Acadian, indigenous, German, Danish, and Irish immigrants. However, it was the significant influx of English settlers after the Louisiana purchase in 1803 that profoundly influenced the town's culture and architecture. As Franklin developed, the area became known for its sugar plantations with many large estates established in the region with names like Shadow Lawn, which we're at right now, Fairfax, Arlington, Oak Lawn, amongst [...] We have made it to Franklin, Louisiana, a beautiful and historic city on Bayutesh. And the Chidamacha tribe would settle in this area around the year 500 AD. Now, I encourage you to support our mission to preserve and share Louisiana's history by subscribing to our Patreon channel at patreon.com/liana Dread. For as little as $1 a month on Facebook, you can help us keep these remarkable stories alive like the one you're about to hear. The Chidamacha would build permanent villages along Bayutesh or sometimes was pronounced tench. These villages would be made from river cane stalks and native pomemetto leaves. Several mounds would sprout up as their trade network became larger and their population rose. It's estimated that by the time of contact 20,000 Chidamacha lived among 15 distinct