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'''Franklin''' is a [[Borough (New Jersey)|Borough]] in [[Sussex County, New Jersey|Sussex County]], [[New Jersey]], United States. As of the [[2010 United States Census]], the borough population was 5,045.

Franklin, known as the "Fluorescent Mineral Capital of the World,"<ref>[http://www.uvminerals.org/minerals.htm Fluorescent Minerals], accessed October 20, 2006</ref> is located over a rich ore body containing more than 150 minerals, many of them fluorescent and 25 of which are found nowhere else on earth. Settled in the 17th century, the village known as [[Franklin Furnace]] after [[Benjamin Franklin]],<ref>[http://www.mindat.org/min-1598.html Franklinite Mineral Page]</ref> developed near iron mines and iron smelting operations located along the [[Wallkill River]]. In the early 19th century, zinc deposits in the area began to be developed commercially. For most of the century many small companies mined zinc and iron in the Franklin area. In 1897 all zinc mining efforts merged into the [[New Jersey Zinc Company]] The Zinc company was a major controlling factor in the development of Franklin. Immigrants from Russia, Britain, Hungary and Poland joined the work force at the mine. The population, 500 in 1897, had swelled to 3,000 by 1913. On March 18, 1913, the Borough of Franklin was incorporated from portions of [[Hardyston Township, New Jersey|Hardyston Township]], based on the results of a referendum held on April 23, 1913.<ref name=Story>"The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 230.</ref>

==Geography==
Franklin is located at {{coord|41.117157|-74.582868|type:city_region:US|format=dms|display=inline}} (41.117157, -74.582868).{{GR|1}}

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the borough has a total area of {{convert|4.6|sqmi|km2}}, of which, {{convert|4.5|sqmi|km2}} of it is land and {{convert|0.1|sqmi|km2}} of it (1.32%) is water.

See also [[Franklin Furnace]] regarding the complex mineralogy of the area.

==Demographics==
{{USCensusPop
| 1930=4176
| 1940=4009
| 1950=3864
| 1960=3624
| 1970=4236
| 1980=4486
| 1990=4977
| 2000=5160
| 2010=5045
| footnote=Population 1930 - 1990.<ref>[http://www.wnjpin.net/OneStopCareerCenter/LaborMarketInformation/lmi01/poptrd6.htm New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990], Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.</ref>
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As of the [[census]]{{GR|2}} of 2000, there were 5,160 people, 1,898 households, and 1,324 families residing in the borough. The [[population density]] was 1,150.2 people per square mile (443.7/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 1,997 housing units at an average density of 445.1 per square mile (171.7/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the borough was 95.10% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.62% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.35% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.47% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.22% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.24% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.42% of the population.

There were 1,898 households out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the borough the population was spread out with 27.5% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $44,985, and the median income for a family was $52,682. Males had a median income of $41,080 versus $26,201 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the borough was $19,386. About 5.6% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 10.1% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.

==Government==
===Local government===
Franklin is governed under the [[Borough (New Jersey)|Borough]] form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at large. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year.<ref name=DataBook>''2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'', [[Rutgers University]] [[Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy]], April 2005, p. 110.</ref>

{{asof|2011}}, the [[Mayor]] of Franklin Borough is Paul B. Crowley (term ends December 31, 2011). Members of the Borough Council are Council President Donna Miller (2011), Susan Gardell (2013), Nicholas Giordano (2013), Thomas Kulsar (2012), Gilbert Snyder (2012) and Mark Zschack (2011)<ref>[http://www.franklinboro.com/Council/About%20the%20Council/About%20the%20Council.htm Franklin Borough Mayor and Council], Franklin Borough. Accessed March 16, 2011.</ref>

===Federal, state and county representation===
Franklin Borough is in the 5th Congressional district. {{NJ Congress 05}} {{NJ Senate}}

Franklin is in the {{NJ Legislative 24}}

{{NJ Sussex County Freeholders}}

===Politics===
As of March 23, 2011, out of a 2010 Census population of 5,045 in Franklin, there were 3,071 registered voters (60.9% of the population, vs. 65.8% in all of Sussex County). Of registered voters, 469 (15.3% vs. 16.5% countywide) were registered as [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrats]], 1,302 (42.4% vs. 39.3% countywide) were registered as [[Republican Party (United States)|Republicans]] and 1,296 (42.2% vs. 44.1% countywide) were registered as [[Undeclared (New Jersey)|Undeclared]]. There were four voters registered to other parties (two [[Green Party (United States)|Greens]] and two [[Libertarian Party (United States)|Libertarians]]).<ref>"http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2011-sussex-co-summary-report.pdf</ref>

On the national level, Franklin leans toward the Republican Party. In the [[United States presidential election, 2004|2004 presidential election]], Republican [[George W. Bush]] received 63% of the vote here, defeating Democrat [[John Kerry]], who received 35%.<ref>http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/presidential_sussex_co_2004.pdf</ref> In the [[United States presidential election, 2008|2008 presidential election]], Republican [[John McCain]] received 57% of the vote here, defeating Democrat [[Barack Obama]], who received 40%.<ref>http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/08-gen-elect-presidential-results-sussex.pdf</ref> This gives Franklin a Cook PVI of R+13.

==Education==
Students in public school for grades K - 8 attend the [[Franklin Borough School District]], which served 516 students in the 2008-09 school year.<ref>[http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/districtsearch/district_detail.asp?Search=2&details=1&ID2=3405400&DistrictID=3405400 Franklin Borough School District], [[National Center for Education Statistics]]. Accessed April 3, 2011.</ref>

For grades 9 - 12, public school students attend [[Wallkill Valley Regional High School]] which is composed of students from Franklin Borough, [[Hardyston Township, New Jersey|Hardyston Township]], [[Hamburg, New Jersey|Hamburg Borough]] and [[Ogdensburg, New Jersey|Ogdensburg Borough]], and is part of the Wallkill Valley Regional High School District.<ref>[http://www.wallkill.k12.nj.us/oct26_2010mins.html Regular Meeting minutes], Wallkill Valley Regional High School Board of Education, October 26, 2010. Accessed April 3, 2011. "Clerks of the four municipalities of Franklin, Hamburg, Hardyston and Ogdensburg and also was posted on the bulletin board maintained by the Board of Education at the high school."</ref>

==Media==
* [[WSUS]]-FM is a Class A radio station serving the Sussex County area on 102.3 FM, owned by [[Clear Channel Communications]] and licensed to Franklin.<ref>[http://www.fcc.gov/fcc-bin/fmq?call=WSUS Data for Station Wsus], [[Federal Communications Commission]]. Accessed October 12, 2009.</ref> The station plays an adult contemporary music format. They are known as the "Best Variety Of Soft Rock 102.3 WSUS". In the evening, a syndicated broadcast airs with [[Delilah Rene]].

==References==
;Notes
{{reflist|2}}

;Further reading=
* Jones, Jr., Robert W. ''Nature's Hidden Rainbows : The Fluorescent Minerals of Franklin, New Jersey'' (San Gabriel, CA: Ultra-Violet Products, Inc., 1964).
* McCabe, Wayne T. and Kate Gordon. ''A Penny A View...An Album of Postcard Views...Franklin, N.J.'' (Newton, NJ: Historic Preservation Alternatives, 2000).
* Truran, William R. ''Franklin, Hamburg, Ogdensburg, and Hardyston (Images of America).'' (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2004).

==External links==
* [http://www.franklinboro.com/ Franklin Borough website]
* [http://www.fboe.org/ Franklin Borough School District]
* {{NJReportCard|37|1570|0|Franklin Borough School District}}
* [http://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_list.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=3405400 Data for the Franklin Borough School District], [[National Center for Education Statistics]]
* [http://www.advertiser-news.com/ The Advertiser-News, community newspaper]
* [http://www.abandonedmines.net Abandoned Mines of Franklin, New Jersey]

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see also: Franklin Township, New Jersey, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
Franklin, New Jersey
Borough
Map of Franklin in Sussex County. Inset: Location of Sussex County in New Jersey.
Map of Franklin in Sussex County. Inset: Location of Sussex County in New Jersey.
Census Bureau map of Franklin, New Jersey
Census Bureau map of Franklin, New Jersey
CountryUnited States
StateNew Jersey
CountySussex
IncorporatedApril 23, 1913
Government
 • TypeBorough (New Jersey)
 • MayorPaul B. Crowley (2011)
 • AdministratorRichard Wolak[1]
Area
 • Total4.5 sq mi (11.8 km2)
 • Land4.5 sq mi (11.6 km2)
 • Water0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2)
Elevation
[2]
548 ft (167 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total5,045
 • Density1,121.1/sq mi (434.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
07416
Area code973 Exchange: 827
FIPS code34-24930Template:GR[3]
GNIS feature ID0885224Template:GR
Websitehttp://www.franklinboro.com

Franklin is a Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough population was 5,045.

Franklin, known as the "Fluorescent Mineral Capital of the World,"[4] is located over a rich ore body containing more than 150 minerals, many of them fluorescent and 25 of which are found nowhere else on earth. Settled in the 17th century, the village known as Franklin Furnace after Benjamin Franklin,[5] developed near iron mines and iron smelting operations located along the Wallkill River. In the early 19th century, zinc deposits in the area began to be developed commercially. For most of the century many small companies mined zinc and iron in the Franklin area. In 1897 all zinc mining efforts merged into the New Jersey Zinc Company The Zinc company was a major controlling factor in the development of Franklin. Immigrants from Russia, Britain, Hungary and Poland joined the work force at the mine. The population, 500 in 1897, had swelled to 3,000 by 1913. On March 18, 1913, the Borough of Franklin was incorporated from portions of Hardyston Township, based on the results of a referendum held on April 23, 1913.[6]

Geography

Franklin is located at 41°07′02″N 74°34′58″W / 41.117157°N 74.582868°W / 41.117157; -74.582868 (41.117157, -74.582868).Template:GR

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 4.6 square miles (12 km2), of which, 4.5 square miles (12 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (1.32%) is water.

See also Franklin Furnace regarding the complex mineralogy of the area.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19304,176—
19404,009−4.0%
19503,864−3.6%
19603,624−6.2%
19704,23616.9%
19804,4865.9%
19904,97710.9%
20005,1603.7%
20105,045−2.2%
Population 1930 - 1990.[7]

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 5,160 people, 1,898 households, and 1,324 families residing in the borough. The population density was 1,150.2 people per square mile (443.7/km2). There were 1,997 housing units at an average density of 445.1 per square mile (171.7/km2). The racial makeup of the borough was 95.10% White, 0.62% African American, 0.35% Native American, 1.47% Asian, 1.22% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.42% of the population.

There were 1,898 households out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the borough the population was spread out with 27.5% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.9 males.

The median income for a household in the borough was $44,985, and the median income for a family was $52,682. Males had a median income of $41,080 versus $26,201 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $19,386. About 5.6% of families and 7.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.1% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Local government

Franklin is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at large. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year.[8]

As of 2011, the Mayor of Franklin Borough is Paul B. Crowley (term ends December 31, 2011). Members of the Borough Council are Council President Donna Miller (2011), Susan Gardell (2013), Nicholas Giordano (2013), Thomas Kulsar (2012), Gilbert Snyder (2012) and Mark Zschack (2011)[9]

Federal, state and county representation

Franklin Borough is in the 5th Congressional district. For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 5th congressional district is represented by Josh Gottheimer (D, Wyckoff).[10][11] New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027)[12] and Bob Menendez (Englewood Cliffs, term ends 2025).[13][14]

Franklin is in the For the 2024-2025 session, the 24th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Parker Space (R, Wantage Township) and in the General Assembly by Dawn Fantasia (R, Franklin) and Mike Inganamort (R, Chester Township).[15]

Template:NJ Sussex County Freeholders

Politics

As of March 23, 2011, out of a 2010 Census population of 5,045 in Franklin, there were 3,071 registered voters (60.9% of the population, vs. 65.8% in all of Sussex County). Of registered voters, 469 (15.3% vs. 16.5% countywide) were registered as Democrats, 1,302 (42.4% vs. 39.3% countywide) were registered as Republicans and 1,296 (42.2% vs. 44.1% countywide) were registered as Undeclared. There were four voters registered to other parties (two Greens and two Libertarians).[16]

On the national level, Franklin leans toward the Republican Party. In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 63% of the vote here, defeating Democrat John Kerry, who received 35%.[17] In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 57% of the vote here, defeating Democrat Barack Obama, who received 40%.[18] This gives Franklin a Cook PVI of R+13.

Education

Students in public school for grades K - 8 attend the Franklin Borough School District, which served 516 students in the 2008-09 school year.[19]

For grades 9 - 12, public school students attend Wallkill Valley Regional High School which is composed of students from Franklin Borough, Hardyston Township, Hamburg Borough and Ogdensburg Borough, and is part of the Wallkill Valley Regional High School District.[20]

Media

  • WSUS-FM is a Class A radio station serving the Sussex County area on 102.3 FM, owned by Clear Channel Communications and licensed to Franklin.[21] The station plays an adult contemporary music format. They are known as the "Best Variety Of Soft Rock 102.3 WSUS". In the evening, a syndicated broadcast airs with Delilah Rene.

References

Notes
  1. ^ Franklin Borough Municipal Offices, Borough of Franklin. Accessed March 16, 2011.
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Borough of Franklin, Geographic Names Information System, accessed December 24, 2007.
  3. ^ A Cure for the Common Codes: New Jersey, Missouri Census Data Center. Accessed July 14, 2008.
  4. ^ Fluorescent Minerals, accessed October 20, 2006
  5. ^ Franklinite Mineral Page
  6. ^ "The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968", John P. Snyder, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 230.
  7. ^ New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, Workforce New Jersey Public Information Network. Accessed March 1, 2007.
  8. ^ 2005 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, April 2005, p. 110.
  9. ^ Franklin Borough Mayor and Council, Franklin Borough. Accessed March 16, 2011.
  10. ^ Directory of Representatives: New Jersey, United States House of Representatives. Accessed January 3, 2019.
  11. ^ Biography, Congressman Josh Gottheimer. Accessed January 3, 2019. "Josh now lives in Wyckoff, New Jersey with Marla, his wife who was a federal prosecutor, and their two young children, Ellie and Ben."
  12. ^ U.S. Sen. Cory Booker cruises past Republican challenger Rik Mehta in New Jersey, PhillyVoice. Accessed April 30, 2021. "He now owns a home and lives in Newark's Central Ward community."
  13. ^ Biography of Bob Menendez, United States Senate, January 26, 2015. "Menendez, who started his political career in Union City, moved in September from Paramus to one of Harrison's new apartment buildings near the town's PATH station.."
  14. ^ Home, sweet home: Bob Menendez back in Hudson County. nj.com. Accessed April 30, 2021. "Booker, Cory A. - (D - NJ) Class II; Menendez, Robert - (D - NJ) Class I"
  15. ^ Legislative Roster for District 24, New Jersey Legislature. Accessed January 18, 2024.
  16. ^ "http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/2011-sussex-co-summary-report.pdf
  17. ^ http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/presidential_sussex_co_2004.pdf
  18. ^ http://www.state.nj.us/state/elections/election-results/08-gen-elect-presidential-results-sussex.pdf
  19. ^ Franklin Borough School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed April 3, 2011.
  20. ^ Regular Meeting minutes, Wallkill Valley Regional High School Board of Education, October 26, 2010. Accessed April 3, 2011. "Clerks of the four municipalities of Franklin, Hamburg, Hardyston and Ogdensburg and also was posted on the bulletin board maintained by the Board of Education at the high school."
  21. ^ Data for Station Wsus, Federal Communications Commission. Accessed October 12, 2009.
Further reading=
  • Jones, Jr., Robert W. Nature's Hidden Rainbows : The Fluorescent Minerals of Franklin, New Jersey (San Gabriel, CA: Ultra-Violet Products, Inc., 1964).
  • McCabe, Wayne T. and Kate Gordon. A Penny A View...An Album of Postcard Views...Franklin, N.J. (Newton, NJ: Historic Preservation Alternatives, 2000).
  • Truran, William R. Franklin, Hamburg, Ogdensburg, and Hardyston (Images of America). (Charleston, SC: Arcadia Publishing, 2004).


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