Cities and Towns:
Franklin
Preston
Thatcher
Fisheries & Drainage Regions
Bear River
Location
42.1827 N, 111.8103 W
Land Area
667 square miles
County Seat
Preston
Population
10,816
Background
Established January 20, 1913 with its county seat at Preston. Named for the
first settlement in Idaho, Franklin, which in turn was named for Franklin Richards,
an apostle of the Mormon Church. The settlement began in Franklin county in
1860 with thirteen families.
County Clerk
County Courthouse
Preston, ID 83263-1234
Phone: (208) 852-1090
Fax: (208) 852-1094
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