Franklin, IN

Franklin is the county seat of Johnson County, south of Indianapolis. It was platted in 1823 and has the traditional bones of an Indiana courthouse town, with a downtown square, local schools, and neighborhoods spreading outward. Franklin College is one of the city's defining institutions, giving the community a steady academic presence and a strong local landmark. Franklin Community Schools serve most of the city. Overall, Franklin feels like a small college city with deep county-seat roots and easy access to the Indianapolis region.