Franklin is a city located in the state of Pennsylvania within the United States. It serves as the county seat of Venango County and is situated at the confluence of French Creek and the Allegheny River.
The city is part of the Oil City micropolitan area and had a recorded population of 6,077 during the 2020 census. It is notable for hosting Applefest, a three-day autumn festival held in October that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors.