Franconia | |
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  Franconia Location of the community of Franconia within Franconia Township, Chisago County  Franconia Franconia (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 45°22′13″N 92°41′30″W / 45.37028°N 92.69167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Chisago County |
| Township | Franconia Township |
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 55074 |
| Area code | 651 |
| GNIS feature ID | 643878[1] |
Franconia is an unincorporated community in Franconia Township, Chisago County, Minnesota, United States.
The community is located south of Taylors Falls near the junction of State Highway 95 (MN 95) and Franconia Trail. The St. Croix River is nearby.
Lawrence Creek flows through the community. Nearby places include Shafer, Taylors Falls, Lindstrom, and Scandia.
Franconia is home to the Franconia Sculpture Park at the intersection of Highways 8 and 95.
Osceola, Wisconsin is also nearby to the south-southeast.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 150 | — | |
| 1890 | 252 | 68.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[2] | |||