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Franklin County

Background

Established January 20, 1913 with its county seat at Preston. Named for the first settlement in Idaho, Franklin, which in turn was named for Franklin Richards, an apostle of the Mormon Church. The settlement began in Franklin county in 1860 with thirteen families. .

County Seat: Preston

Land Area: 667 square miles.

County Web Site

County Clerk County Courthouse Preston, ID 83263-1234 Phone: (208) 852-1090 Fax: (208) 852-1094

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