Franklin Farm, Virginia
Franklin Farm | |
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 Sign at the east entrance to Franklin Farm, Virginia | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fairfax |
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 19,288 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 20171 |
| FIPS code | 51-29628 |
| Website | http://www.franklinfarm.org |
Franklin Farm refers to both a census-designated place (CDP) and planned community located within the Oak Hill section of Fairfax County, Virginia, United States.
The census-designated place of Franklin Farm, which was named for the older planned community contained within, had a total population of 19,288 as of the 2010 Census. The population was divided among 6,197 housing units, which were spread across 4.78 square miles (3,059 acres) of land.[2] The CDP was officially designated in 2010.
The planned community of Franklin Farm is located within the CDP. Covering slightly less than 30 percent of the CDP, the planned community occupies 1.32 square miles (850 acres) and contains 1,777 housing units. It was established in 1980 and features 13 miles of trails, 6 fishing ponds, 6 tennis courts, 2 swimming pools, 14 tot lots, 3 multipurpose courts, 1 sand volleyball court, and 180 acres of open space. The Fairfax County Parkway bisects the community. The Franklin Farm Foundation is the home-owner's association with jurisdiction over the planned community. [3]
References
- ^ a b "Franklin Farm Census Designated Place". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ Virginia Trend Report 2: State and Complete Places (Sub-state 2010 Census Data). Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed 2011-06-08.
- ^ [1] Franklin Farm web site
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