Franklin, Louisiana
The Miguez family resided in Franklin, Louisiana. Miguez Studios captured many photos of the town and surrounding areas in St. Mary Parish. The region was founded in the early 1800s, originally known as Carlin's Settlement. It eventually became the first incorporated town in St. Mary Parish, known as Franklin. The area was settled by a large population of English settlers. In 1811, Franklin became the parish seat. The growth of sugar plantations and steamboating led to Franklin becoming an interior sugar port. Today, the Historic District boasts 420 structures and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The town sits on the banks of Bayou Teche and had a population of 6,728 according to the 2020 census. Though the area saw a rise in population from the 1940s to the 1980s, it has since experienced a gradual decline. The region is recognized for its production of oil, gas, carbon black, salt, seafood, and sugar.