New Franklin, Missouri - Population 1,089
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YoSam.
N 39° 01.521 W 092° 44.831
15S E 521884 N 4319620
Town was formed as a new town after flood washed away Franklin down the Missouri River.
Waymark Code: WM16953
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 06/05/2022
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County of town: Howard County
Location of sign: MO-5, north limits, New Franklin
Elevation: 646 ft (197 m)
Population: 1,089
Sign Text:
City Limit
New Franklin
POP 1,089
"The City of New Franklin, founded in 1828 after the town of Franklin washed away in 1826 & 1828 floods, was chartered in 1835. Known as the town where the four trails meet... marking the end of the Boonslick Road, the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail, including the Lewis & Clark Trail and the Katy Trail . . . history awaits in every direction!" ~ City of New Franklin