Franconia, New Hampshire

Franconia, New Hampshire
Town
Franconia Village with Sugar Hills background c. 1908
Franconia Village with Sugar Hills background c. 1908
Motto: 
"Explore the Road Not Taken"
Location in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Location in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Coordinates: 44°13′38″N 71°44′54″W / 44.22722°N 71.74833°W / 44.22722; -71.74833
CountryUnited States
StateNew Hampshire
CountyGrafton
Incorporated1764
Government
 • Board of Selectmen
  • Jill Brewer, Chair
  • Eric Meth
  • Dan Walker
 • Town AdministratorElizabeth Staples
Area
[1]
 • Total65.8 sq mi (170.5 km2)
 • Land65.5 sq mi (169.7 km2)
 • Water0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2)  0.47%
Elevation
928 ft (283 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total1,083
 • Density17/sq mi (6.4/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
03580
Area code603
FIPS code33-27300
GNIS feature ID0873599
Websitewww.franconianh.org

Franconia is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 1,083 at the 2020 census.[2] Set in the White Mountains, Franconia is home to the northern half of Franconia Notch State Park. Parts of the White Mountain National Forest are in the eastern and southern portions of the town. The Appalachian Trail crosses the town.

  1. ^ "2021 U.S. Gazetteer Files – New Hampshire". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Franconia town, Grafton County, New Hampshire: 2020 DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171)". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 23, 2021.