Franklin County is located in the northwestern part of Alabama and is part of the Huntsville-Decatur Combined Statistical Area. The county seat is Russellville.

Franklin County is governed by a five-member county commission, elected from single-member districts. The county is also served by a sheriff, district attorney, probate judge, circuit clerk, and other county officials.

The county is home to the University of North Alabama, located in Florence. The county is also home to the Russellville City Schools, which serves the city of Russellville and the surrounding area.

The economy of Franklin County is largely based on agriculture, with the county being home to several large farms. The county is also home to several manufacturing and industrial companies, including the Russellville-based Russellville Manufacturing Company.

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