Francken was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Franken.
The place is now called Franken and belongs to France.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franken | German Empire | Altkirch | before the Versailles Treaty |
| Francken | France | Haut-Rhin | after the Versailles Treaty |
| Franken | German Empire | Altkirch | 1940 |
| Franken | France | Haut-Rhin | 1945 |
| Franken | France | Haut-Rhin | 1993 |