Franklin
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Franklin
Locals say Southampton County
Where the peanuts grow and the Nottoway flows.
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Welcome to Southampton County – where the peanuts are sweet and the rivers run slow. Whether you're here for the hunting, the fishing, or just the small-town charm, you'll find a warm smile and a glass of sweet tea.
Clubs for Franklin
No clubs for Franklin yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Franklin. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Franklin. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Courtland Courthouse Classic courthouse square in the county seat.
- Nottoway River Popular for fishing, canoeing, and lazy floats.
- Blackwater River Scenic blackwater stream for kayaking and wildlife.
- Southampton County Fairgrounds Home to the county fair and community events.
- Franklin City Park Community park with a lake, trails, and picnic areas.
- Outdoors Fishing on the Nottoway River
- Outdoors Hunting deer and turkey
- With kids Attending the Southampton County Fair
- With kids Visiting the Courthouse Square
- Evenings Country music nights at local bars
- Evenings High school football games
- Locals love Small-town diners
- Locals love Farm stands
Through the year
- Virginia Peanut Festival September Celebrates the region's peanut heritage with food, music, and carnival rides in Franklin.
- Southampton County Fair August County fair with livestock, rides, and local vendors at the fairgrounds.
- Courtland Christmas Parade December Small-town holiday parade through the historic courthouse square.
- Franklin Farmers Market May–October Weekly market with local produce, peanuts, and handmade goods.
Humid subtropical with hot summers and mild winters. Best to be outside in spring and fall. Best: Spring and fall are ideal – mild and dry.
Getaways
- Roanoke-Chowan Fishing and small-town charm in Hertford and Bertie counties.
- Emporia Antique shops and the Meherrin River.
- Roanoke Rapids Lake Gaston and riverfront recreation.
- Elizabeth City Historic waterfront and the Museum of the Albemarle.
Local flavour
Rooting for Washington Commanders (NFL), Virginia Tech Hokies (NCAA), UNC Tar Heels (NCAA)
Eat and drink
- Peanut soup A creamy local specialty made from the region's signature crop.
- Country ham Salt-cured, smoked ham, a Virginia tradition often served with biscuits.
- Barbecue Pulled pork with a vinegar-and-pepper sauce, common in southeastern Virginia.
- Sweet tea The ubiquitous iced drink, heavily sweetened, served at every meal.
- Brunswick stew A tomato-based stew with meat and vegetables, often served alongside barbecue.
- Peanut pie A Southern dessert similar to pecan pie but made with peanuts, honoring the local crop.
Where people go
- Peanut warehouses Historic structures in Franklin and Courtland that once stored the region's main crop.
- Courthouse square The center of Courtland, with the historic courthouse and small shops.
- Nottoway River A slow, dark river that winds through the county, popular for fishing and canoeing.
- Farmland and hunting land Vast fields of peanuts, soybeans, and corn, with wooded areas used for deer and turkey hunting.
- Small-town diners Family-run eateries serving homestyle meals, where locals gather for breakfast and lunch.
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Nearby
Every areaRoanoke-ChowanNorth CarolinaWhere the rivers meet the fieldsEmporiaVirginiaWhere the crossroads meet and the peanuts grow.Roanoke RapidsNorth CarolinaWhere the Roanoke River runs through small-town heart.Elizabeth CityNorth CarolinaGateway to the Outer Banks, where the river meets the sound.EdentonNorth CarolinaQuiet waters, deep history.Hampton RoadsVirginiaWhere the bay meets the sea and the fleet comes home.RichmondVirginiaA river city with deep roots and a lively spirit.Rocky MountNorth CarolinaWhere the Tar River winds through history and barbecue smoke.
Southampton County and Franklin city, VA. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.