Franktown
Census-designated place in Northampton County, Virginia
Franktown is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Northampton County, Virginia, with 61 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Nassawadox, 1.0 miles E.
- 61residents (2020 Census)
- 23 ftelevation · 7 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.5 km²
- 334 / sq mipopulation density
- 23413ZIP code
About Franktown
Franktown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Northampton County, Virginia, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census, with a population of 61.
In the mid-19th century, it was a point along the stagecoach route between Wilmington, Delaware and Eastville.
The Glebe of Hungar's Parish was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.
Fannie Salter and her husband lived in Franktown for a time in the 1920s before moving to Turkey Point Light in Maryland; their son Charles Bradley was born there. Blues musician Arthur Crudup is buried in Franktown, as is politician Peter J. Carter.
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Franktown had 61 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 61 |
|---|---|
| Density | 334 per sq mi (129 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Franktown at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Northampton County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 61 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.18 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4776° N, 75.8773° W |
| ZIP code | 23413 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5129712 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Franktown
- Nassawadox1.0 mi E
- Exmore4.5 mi NE
- Willis Wharf4.8 mi NE
- Belle Haven5.9 mi NE
- Savage Town6.6 mi NE
- Cats Bridge7.1 mi NE
- Boston8.9 mi N
- Painter9.0 mi NE
- Quinby9.3 mi NE
- Eastville9.4 mi S
- Mappsburg9.8 mi NE
- Pungoteague11.0 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Franktown
What county is Franktown in?
Franktown is in Northampton County, Virginia.
What is the population of Franktown, VA?
61 people lived in Franktown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Franktown, VA?
The ZIP code of Franktown is 23413.
What is the elevation of Franktown?
23 feet (7 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Franktown?
Nassawadox (1.0 mi), Exmore (4.5 mi), Willis Wharf (4.8 mi), Belle Haven (5.9 mi), Savage Town (6.6 mi).
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