Franklin County, named for the great statesman Benjamin Franklin, was among the first counties carved out of the new state of Ohio on April 30, 1803. Franklin County is located in the center of the state and is home to Columbus, the capital of Ohio and the seat of Franklin County.

Franklin County is the 33rd largest county in the United States and is home to approximately 1,068,978 people (according to the 2000 U.S. Census), more than nine-percent of Ohio's population. The steady growth of its metropolitan area over the past 20 years is unique among the urban counties in the northeast quadrant of the United States.

Franklin County is very rich in history. It is the home of the first Miss America, the world's first shopping center (Town & Country Shopping Center), the first White Castle and Wendy's hamburgers and the first ATM machine.

Being the site of the state capital, and home to The Ohio State University contributes significantly to Franklin County's success. The county has a stable yet diverse economy, combining urban attributes with small town friendliness. Franklin County is full of charming, quiet communities, all with excellent schools, businesses and public services, making Franklin County a great place to live and work.