Franklinford
| Franklinford Victoria | |
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Monument at Franklinford. It reads "Edward Stone Parker 1802 - 1865 Regional Pioneer Protector of Aboriginies established the Loddon Aboriginal Station, Homestead, Church and School near this site in 1841. His devoted service remains a challenge and inspiration. April 1966." | |
| Coordinates | 37°14′15″S 144°5′33″E / 37.23750°S 144.09250°E |
| Population | 66 (2016 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 3461 |
| Location | 100 km (62 mi) NW of Melbourne |
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Franklinford is a locality in the Shire of Hepburn and Mount Alexander Shire, Victoria, Australia. At the 2016 census, Franklinford had a population of 66 people.
Franklinford was the site chosen by Edward Stone Parker to build the Loddon Aboriginal Protectorate station at Franklinford in January 1841 which was an important focus of the Dja Dja Wurrung people from 1841 until they were forcibly resettled in 1864. It is located on the Midland Highway.