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Franklin County Government Center, Room 102 – 1010 Franklin Ave. – Brookville, IN 47012
Office Hours: M-F 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM – T. (765) 647-5340 – F. (765) 647-5417
Getting to Know Franklin County
Franklin County is a rural gem in Indiana – just 40 minutes from downtown Cincinnati and 90 minutes from downtown Indianapolis. It offers an impeccable quality of place with a quaint, yet bustling, Main Street in Brookville, as well as the German-inspired architecture of Oldenburg, and a peek into the past in Metamora. The community also boasts unbelievable access to incredible outdoor recreation amenities.
With a population of over 22,000, Franklin County swells in size on the weekends as it realizes over 1.3 million visitors annually to Brookville Lake – typically ranking it as either the 2nd or 3rd most visited state park in Indiana. Brookville Lake is a top fishing and boating destination, and the Whitewater River is one of the Midwest’s premier paddling rivers (as well as a hidden treasure for brown and rainbow trout fishing). Zip Lines, publicly accessible walking trails, antique shopping, and various festivals are all a stone’s throw away from I-74. Click Here to Access the Community Profile Report
Economic Development Commission
John Palmer
Greg Orschell
Tim Ripperger
Staff
Nick Lawrence – Consultant
(502) 727-3546
Sandy Hill – Office Manager
(765) 647-5340
economicdevelopment@franklincounty.in.gov
Franklin County/Dearborn County Regional Economic Development Plan