Franklin County Courthouse

Welcome to the Franklin County Government Website! This site has been developed to improve transparency and ensure the public has open access to all services and information available from Franklin County Government.

Economic Growth

Ready to build your business? So are we! Take advantage of the business development areas located within Franklin County!

Franklin County Parks & Recreation

Franklin County is home to several wonderful outdoor areas like the Strand Park in downtown West Frankfort.

Rend Lake Resort

Discover the beauty of Rend Lake in Franklin County by visiting www.enjoyrendlake.com! Several sites like the Rend Lake Resort pictured here are available for your use in beautiful Franklin County.

Proud Mining Heritage

Franklin County is proud of our coal mining heritage and supports the economic growth mining brings to our County.

News

USACE Partners with Sheriff's Offices

BENTON, IL- The Commander of the St Louis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Colonel Anthony P. Mitchell, will be...

Melvin Awarded Sheriff's Scholarship

Congratulations to FCHS Senior Braxdyn Melvin. He is the 2017 Illinois Sheriff Association Scholarship Recipient...

Keith Jones Appointed Treasurer

Keith R. Jones, of West Frankfort, has been appointed Franklin County Treasurer. His appointment comes after the...

Calendar of Events

Holiday - Memorial Day

May
29

Franklin County Government Offices will be closed in observation of Memorial Day.

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County Board Committee Meetings - June

Jun
5

4:00 PM - Finance Meeting 4:30 PM - Road & Bridge Meeting 4:45 PM - Health & Safety Meeting...

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County Board Committee Meetings - June

Jun
19

Finance Meeting - 4:00 PM Road & Bridge - 4:30 PM Health & Environment - 4:45 PM Location: ...

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In the Spotlight

Meetings Moved to New Annex Building

County Board & Committee Meetings: More Info

Hazard Mitigation Plan Approved

FEMA Approves Franklin County Plan. More Info

Absentee, Grace, Early Voting

Learn more about voting options. More Info

Jury Duty Notice

Status of Franklin County Jury Duty. More Info

Franklin County Upcoming Events

Join us for exciting events here in beautiful Franklin County. More Details