Franklin Township Luzerne, located in the rural north end of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, offers a rustic country living experience among pine and sugar maple trees. The community features a variety of home styles, including midcentury ramblers, American Foursquares, and farmhouses, many of which sit on spacious lots of one acre or more. Residents enjoy the natural beauty of nearby state parks, such as the expansive Frances Slocum State Park, which offers fishing, kayaking, hiking, and camping opportunities. The Greystone Mountain Golf Club within the township provides a nine-hole course and unique Glow Golf events. Local farm stands and stores, like Brace's Orchard and Dymonds Farm and Farm Market, offer fresh produce and handcrafted goods. For more extensive shopping and dining options, residents often visit nearby towns such as Shavertown, Dallas, and Wyoming. The Dallas School District serves the area, with highly rated schools including Wycallis Primary Center, Dallas Elementary School, and Dallas Senior High School, where students can earn college credits transferable to institutions like Penn State Wilkes-Barre and Wilkes University. Franklin Township is conveniently located near Pennsylvania Route 309, providing access to Wilkes-Barre, 15 miles south, and Interstate 81. The Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport is 14 miles away, offering domestic flights. The nearest medical center, Commonwealth Health Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, is also 14 miles south.
