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.[2]
Franktown, Virginia | |
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Census-designated place | |
![]() Franktown United Methodist Church | |
Country | United States |
State | Virginia |
Counties | Northampton |
Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 61 |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
GNIS feature ID | 2807431[1] |
In the mid-19th century, it was a point along the stagecoach route between Wilmington, Delaware and Eastville, Virginia.[3]
The Glebe of Hungar's Parish was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.[4]
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.[5] Blues musician Arthur Crudup is buried in Franktown,[6] as is politician Peter J. Carter.[7]
Municipalities and communities of Northampton County, Virginia, United States | ||
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County seat: Eastville | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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