Franklintown, Pennsylvania - Named for Benjamin Franklin. Incorporated as a Borough in 1869. The Borough Office is located in Franklintown Pennsylvania at 116 South Baltimore Street. Franklintown Borough is governed by a seven member Council and Mayor. New Residents and Property Owners. Services for all Borough residents as per Ordinance. To the Borough and some surrounding Franklin Township properties. Tony Vasco III - President.

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In 1827, Franklin Turnpike was established to give farmers a direct, well-maintained route into the city of Baltimore to bring produce and other goods for sale. In 1831, the Maryland Jockey Club built the Central Race Course at the western terminus of the road. Its one-week racing season became an important social event for the city at that time.