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Franktown, Virginia

Franktown, Virginia
Franktown United Methodist Church
Franktown United Methodist Church
CountryUnited States
StateVirginia
CountiesNorthampton
Elevation
23 ft (7 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
61
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
GNIS feature ID2807431[1]

Franktown is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Northampton County, Virginia, United States. It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 61.[2]

A house in Franktown

In the mid-19th century, it was a point along the stagecoach route between Wilmington, Delaware and Eastville, Virginia.[3]

The Glebe of Hungar's Parish was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.[4]

Fannie Salter and her husband lived in Franktown for a time in the 1920s before moving to Turkey Point Light in Maryland; their son Charles Bradley was born there.[5] Blues musician Arthur Crudup is buried in Franktown,[6] as is politician Peter J. Carter.[7]

Demographics

Franktown first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.[8]

References

37°28′43″N 75°52′44″W / 37.47861°N 75.87889°W / 37.47861; -75.87889