Franklinville is located about 50 miles south of Buffalo in New York near the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains. Major attractions include the numerous opportunities for hunting, fishing, and camping in the area. Each year in the spring season, there is the Western New York Maple Festival. Among the many companies in Franklinville are the Ontario Knife Company and Burnwell Gas Company. Schools that serve the students in the town include Franklinville Elementary & Junior/Senior High School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Franklinville is the Park Square Historic District. Notable past residents from Franklinville include Kimberly Pressler, a former Miss USA.