Welcome to Franklin County, KYGenWeb
Franklin County was formed in 1795 from parts of Woodford, Shelby, and Mercer counties. Frankfort (the county seat and Kentucky’s capital) was founded in 1786. Portions later went to Gallatin, Owen, and Anderson.
Franklin County is surrounded by:
Anderson,
Henry,
Owen,
Scott,
Shelby,
Woodford Counties.
Vital Records
Search births, marriages, and death registers across Franklin County history.
Census Records
Explore federal census enumerations, mortality schedules, and tax lists.
Court & Land
Access early county land deeds, wills, estate inventories, and court order books.
Cemeteries
Transcriptions, tombstone photos, and grave location databases for area cemeteries.
Surnames & Trees
Browse local surname indexes, family histories, and community biographies.
History & Photos
County history, photographs, postcards, and community stories.