Franklin, TX

united states

Franklin is a small county seat in east-central Texas, about 25 miles southeast of Waco on US Highway 79. The town sits in rolling hills between major cities, making it a quiet stopover for travelers heading between Dallas, Austin, and Houston areas. State Highway 6 runs north-south through town toward College Station. The 1883 Robertson County Courthouse anchors the historic downtown square with its distinctive mansard roof and clock tower.