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| Coordinates: 38°11′50″N 84°51′47″W / 38.19722°N 84.86306°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Franklin |
| Established | 1786 |
| Incorporated | February 28, 1835 |
| Government | |
| - Type | Council/Manager |
| - Mayor | Gippy Graham |
| Area | |
| - Total | 15.0 sq mi (38.8 km2) |
| - Land | 14.7 sq mi (38.1 km2) |
| - Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 509 ft (155 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 27,741 |
| - Density | 1,883.2/sq mi (727.1/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP Code | 40601-40604, 40618-40622 |
| Area code(s) | 502 |
| FIPS code | 21-28900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0517517 |
| Website | City website |
Frankfort is a city in the Commonwealth of Kentucky that serves as the state capital and the county seat of Franklin County.[1] The population was 27,741 at the 2000 census; by population, it is the 5th smallest state capital in the United States. Frankfort is the principal city of the Frankfort, Kentucky Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Franklin and Anderson counties.
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In 1786 James Wilkinson purchased the 260-acre (1.1 km2) tract of land on the north side of the Kentucky River that is now downtown Frankfort. He was an early promoter to make Frankfort the country's capital.Frankfort was also called:Frankfurt.
The town of Frankfort probably received its name from an event that took place in 1780s when Indians attacked a group of pioneers from Bryan’s Station who were making salt at a ford in the Kentucky River. One of the pioneers, Stephen Frank, was killed and the crossing became known as "Frank’s Ford." Later this name was shortened to Frankfort.
After Thomas Kennedy (Madison County), and Robert Todd (Fayette County). A number of communities competed for this honor, but Frankfort won by perseverance and, according to early histories, the offer of Andrew Holmes' log house as capitol for seven years, a number of town lots, £50 worth of locks and hinges, 10 boxes of glass, 1,500 pounds of nails, and $3,000 in gold.[2]
Frankfort had a post office by 1794, with Daniel Weisiger as postmaster.[3]
John Brown, a Virginia lawyer and statesman, built a home, now called Liberty Hall, in Frankfort in 1796. Before statehood he represented Virginia in the Continental Congress (1777–78) and the U.S. Congress (1789–91). While in Congress he introduced the bill granting statehood to Kentucky. Once that was accomplished, he was elected a U.S. Senator for Kentucky.
The Kentucky General Assembly appropriated funds to provide a house to accommodate the governor in 1796. Construction was completed in 1798. The Old Governor's Mansion is reputed to be the oldest official executive residence still in use in the United States.
In 1829 the Old Capitol, the third Capitol of Kentucky, was built in the Greek Revival style by Gideon Shryock. The building served Kentucky as its Capitol from 1830 until 1910.
During the American Civil War fortifications overlooking downtown Frankfort were built on what is now called Fort Hill. The Confederate Army occupied Frankfort for a short time.
On February 3, 1900 Governor-elect William Goebel was assassinated in Frankfort while walking to the capitol to be inaugurated. Former Secretary of State Caleb Powers was later found guilty in a conspiracy to kill Goebel.
The city has seen considerable growth since the 1960s. A modern addition to the State Office Building was completed in 1967. The original building was completed in the 1930s on the location of the former Kentucky State Penitentiary. Some of the stone from the old prison was used for the walls surrounding the office building. Capitol Plaza was established in the 1960s. The Plaza consists of the Capitol Plaza Office Tower, the Capitol Plaza Hotel (formerly the Holiday Inn, Frankfort), and the Fountain Place Shoppes. The Capital Plaza Office Tower opened in approximately 1968. In August 2008, officials revealed a plan to demolish the Capital Plaza Office Tower and redevelop the area over a period of years, replacing the Tower with a smaller, four- or five-story building.[1]
Frankfort is home to several major distilleries of Kentucky Bourbon whiskey, including Buffalo Trace Distillery (formerly Ancient Age).
Frankfort is located at 38°11′50″N 84°51′47″W / 38.19722°N 84.86306°W (38.197274, -84.863110)[4]. It is in the (inner) Bluegrass region of Central Kentucky.
The city is bisected by the Kentucky River, which makes an s-turn as it passes through the center of town. The river valley widens at this point, which creates four distinct parts of town. The valley within the city limits contains "downtown" and "south" Frankfort districts, which lie opposite one another on the river. A small neighborhood with its own distinct identity, Bellepoint, is located on the west bank of the river to the north of Benson Creek, opposite the river from the "downtown" district. The suburban areas on either side of the valley are referred to as "west" Frankfort and "east" Frankfort, respectively.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.0 square miles (39 km2), of which 14.7 square miles (38 km2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) is water.
Frankfort does not have a commercial airport and travelers generally fly into Bluegrass Airport in Lexington or Louisville International Airport.
Frankfort is located at the northern extreme limit of the humid subtropical climate of the Southeastern United States. It is proximal to the climatic transition zone where the subtropical Southeast blends with and then eventually changes to a humid continental climate further north (roughly just beyond Cincinnati, Ohio and Indianapolis, Indiana).
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 628 |
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| 1810 | 1,099 | 75.0% | |
| 1820 | 1,679 | 52.8% | |
| 1830 | 1,682 | 0.2% | |
| 1840 | 1,917 | 14.0% | |
| 1850 | 3,308 | 72.6% | |
| 1860 | 3,702 | 11.9% | |
| 1870 | 5,396 | 45.8% | |
| 1880 | 6,958 | 28.9% | |
| 1890 | 7,892 | 13.4% | |
| 1900 | 9,487 | 20.2% | |
| 1910 | 10,465 | 10.3% | |
| 1920 | 9,805 | −6.3% | |
| 1930 | 11,626 | 18.6% | |
| 1940 | 11,492 | −1.2% | |
| 1950 | 11,916 | 3.7% | |
| 1960 | 18,365 | 54.1% | |
| 1970 | 21,902 | 19.3% | |
| 1980 | 25,973 | 18.6% | |
| 1990 | 25,968 | 0% | |
| 2000 | 27,741 | 6.8% | |
| Est. 2008 | 27,322 | −1.5% | |
As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 27,741 people, 12,314 households, and 6,945 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,883.2 per square mile (727.1 /km2). There were 13,422 housing units at an average density of 911.2 per square mile (351.8 /km2). The racial makeup of the city was 81.84% White, 14.70% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.94% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.77% from other races, and 1.60% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 1.48% of the population.
There were 12,314 households out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.9% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.6% were non-families. 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.83.
The age distribution was 21.6% under 18, 11.7% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $34,980, and the median income for a family was $47,855. Males had a median income of $31,339 versus $25,361 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,512. About 9.5% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 14.8% of those age 65 or over.
Frankfort is the focal point of a micropolitan statistical area consisting of Frankfort and Franklin County as well as adjacent Lawrenceburg and Anderson County. The city is also classified in a combined statistical area with Lexington and Richmond to the east.
 Kentucky's Capitol building at night |
 The interior of the Capitol building |
 A floral clock near the Capitol building |
 Downtown Frankfort at night |
 Grave site of pioneer Daniel Boone and his wife at Frankfort Cemetery |
 Grave site of impressionist painter Paul Sawyier at Frankfort Cemetery |
Frankfort is the home of the Kentucky State University, a historically black university situated near the downtown area. Two school districts serve the city, with three public high schools within the city limits:
Private high school:
Frankfort, Franklin County and the surrounding area also have a considerable homeschooling population Motivating Independence Nurturing Development
Frankfort has one sister city:
Coordinates: 38°11′50″N 84°51′47″W / 38.197274°N 84.86311°W
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FRANKFORT, the capital city of Kentucky, U.S.A., and the county-seat of Franklin county, on the Kentucky river, about 55 m. E. of Louisville. Pop. (1890) 7892; (1900) 9487, of whom 33 16 were negroes; (estimated 1906) 10,447. The city is served by the Chesapeake & Ohio, the Louisville & Nashville, and the Frankfort & Cincinnati railways, by the Central Kentucky Traction Co. (electric), and by steamboat lines to Cincinnati, Louisville and other river ports. It is built among picturesque hills on both sides of the river, and is in the midst of the famous Kentucky "blue grass region" and of a rich lumber-producing region. The most prominent building is the Capitol, about 400 ft. long and 185 ft. wide, built of granite and white limestone in the Italian Renaissance style, with 70 large Ionic columns, and a dome 205 ft. above the terrace line, supported by 24 other columns. The Capitol was built in 1905-1907 at a cost of more than $2,000,000; in it are. housed the state library and the library of the Kentucky State Historical Society. At Frankfort, also, are the state arsenal, the state penitentiary and the state home for feeble-minded children, and just outside the city limits is the state coloured normal school. The old capitol (first occupied in 1829) is still standing. In Franklin cemetery rest the remains of Daniel Boone and of Theodore O'Hara (1820-1867), a lawyer, soldier, journalist and poet, who served in the U.S. army in 1846-1848 during the Mexican War, took part in filibustering expeditions to Cuba, served in the Confederate army, and is best known as the author of "The Bivouac of the Dead," a poem written for the burial in Frankfort of some soldiers who had lost their lives at Buena Vista. Here also are the graves of Richard M. Johnson, vice-president of the United States in 1837-1841, and the sculptor Joel T. Hart (1810-1877). The city has a considerable trade with the surrounding country, in which large quantities of tobacco and hemp are produced; its manufactures include lumber, brooms, chairs, shoes, hemp twine, canned vegetables and glass bottles. The total value of the city's factory product in 1905 was $1,747,338, being 31.6% more than in 1900. Frankfort (said to have been named after Stephen Frank, one of an early pioneer party ambushed here by Indians) was founded in 1786 by General James Wilkinson, then deeply interested in trade with the Spanish at New Orleans, and in the midst of his Spanish intrigues. In 1792 the city was made the capital of the state. In 1862, during the famous campaign in Kentucky of General Braxton Bragg (Confederate) and General D. C. Buell (Federal), Frankfort was occupied for a short time by Bragg, who, just before being forced out by Buell, took part in the inauguration of Richard J. Hawes, chosen governor by the Confederates of the state. Hawes, however, never discharged the duties of his office. During the bitter contest for the governorship in 1900 between William Goebel (Democrat) and William S. Taylor (Republican), each of whom claimed the election, Goebel was assassinated at Frankfort. (See also Kentucky.) Frankfort received a city charter in 1839.
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| Coordinates: Latitude: 38°11′50″N Longitude: 84°51′47″W |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Franklin |
| History | |
| Settled | 1786 |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | William I. May |
| Population | |
| - City (2000) | 27741 |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| Website: City website | |
Frankfort is the capital of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, a state of the United States of America. It is also the county seat of Franklin County. The city has a population of 27,077 (July 2006 est.).
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Gen. James Wilkinson purchased, in 1786, the 260-acre tract of land on the north side of the Kentucky River, which is now downtown Frankfort. He was an early promoter to make Frankfort the state capital. General Wilkinson is called by some the father of Frankfort.
The town of Frankfort probably received its name from an event that took place in the 1780s when Indians attacked a group of pioneers from Bryan’s Station who were making salt at a ford in the Kentucky River. One of the pioneers, Stephen Frank, was killed, and the crossing became known as “Frank’s Ford.” Later this name was shortened to Frankfort.
After Kentucky became a state, five commissioners were appointed on June 20, 1792, to choose a location for the state capital. They were John Allen and John Edwards (both from Bourbon County), Henry Lee (Mason County), Thomas Kennedy (Madison County), and Robert Todd (Fayette County). A number of communities competed for this honor, but Frankfort won by perseverance and, according to early histories, the offer of Andrew Holmes' log house as capitol for seven years, a number of town lots, £50 worth of locks and hinges, 10 boxes of glass, 1500 pounds of nails, and $3000 in gold.[1]
John Brown a Virginia lawyer and statesman, built a home, now called Liberty Hall in Frankfort in 1796. Before statehood he represented Virginia in the Continental Congress (1777-1778) and the U.S. Congress (1789-1791). While in Congress he introduced the bill granting Statehood to Kentucky. Once that was accomplished, he was elected a U.S. Senator for Kentucky.
The Kentucky General Assembly appropriated funds to provide a house to accommodate the governor in 1796. Construction was completed in 1798. The Old Governor's Mansion is reputed to be the oldest official executive residence still in use in the United States.
In 1829 the Old Capitol, the third Capitol of Kentucky was built in the Greek Revival style by Gideon Shryock. The building served the Commonwealth as its Capitol from 1830 until 1910.
During the American Civil War fortifications overlooking downtown Frankfort were built on what is now called Fort Hill. The Confederate Army occupied Frankfort for a short time.
On February 3, 1900, Governor-elect William Goebel was assassinated in Frankfort while walking to the capitol to be inaugurated. Former-Secretary of State Caleb Powers was later found guilty in a conspiracy to kill Goebel.
The city has seen considerable growth since the 1960's. The State Office Building (SOB) was completed in 1967. Capitol Plaza was established in the 1970's. The Plaza consists of the Capitol Plaza Office Tower, the Capitol Plaza Hotel (formerly the Holiday Inn, Frankfort), and the Fountain Place Shoppes.
Frankfort is home to several major distilleries of Kentucky Bourbon whiskey, including Buffalo Trace Distillery (formerly Ancient Age).
Frankfort is located at (38.197274, -84.863110)GR1. It is in the Bluegrass region of Central Kentucky.
The city is bisected by the Kentucky River, which makes an s-turn as it passes through the center of town. The river valley widens at this point, which creates four distinct parts of town. The valley within the city limits contains "downtown" and "south" Frankfort districts, which lie opposite one another on the river. The suburban areas on either side of the valley are referred to as "west" Frankfort and "east" Frankfort, respectively.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 38.9 km² (15.0 mi²). 38.2 km² (14.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.7 km² (0.3 mi²) of it (1.87%) is water.
Frankfort does not have a commercial airport and all travelers should either fly into Bluegrass Airport (Lexington) or Louisville International Airport.
Frankfort is located at the northern extreme limit of the humid subtropical climate of the Southeastern United States. It is proximal to the climatic transition zone where the subtropical Southeast blends with and then eventually changes to a humid continental climate further north (roughly just beyond Cincinnati and Indianapolis).
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 27,741 people, 12,314 households, and 6,945 families residing in the city. The population density was 727.1/km² (1,883.2/mi²). There were 13,422 housing units at an average density of 351.8/km² (911.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 81.84% White, 14.70% Black or African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.94% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.77% from other races, and 1.60% from two or more races. 1.48% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 12,314 households out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.9% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.6% were non-families. 37.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the city the population was spread out with 21.6% under the age of 18, 11.7% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 91.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $34,980, and the median income for a family was $47,855. Males had a median income of $31,339 versus $25,361 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,512. About 9.5% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.3% of those under age 18 and 14.8% of those age 65 or over.
Frankfort is the focal point of a micropolitan statistical area consisting of Frankfort and Franklin County as well as adjacent Lawrenceburg and Anderson County. The city has also achieved classification into a combined statistical area with Lexington and Richmond to the east.
 Kentucky's Capitol building at night. |
 The interior of the Capitol building |
 A floral clock near the Capitol building |
Frankfort is the home of Kentucky State University, a historically black university situated near the downtown area. Two school districts serve the city, with two public high schools and one city high school located within the city limits:
Frankfort also has several private schools:
Frankfort has one sister city:
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Frankfort is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kentucky. It has been the state capital since December 8, 1792. It is the county seat of Franklin County, and has been since 1795.
Frankfort is beside the Kentucky River. This is how the city earned its name, because the land was owned by pioneer Stephen Frank. First called "Frank's Ford", the name was soon shortened to Frankfort.
Within a century the population of Frankfort grew from 9,487 in 1900, to 27,741 in 2000. The members of the city commission and the mayor are elected by the citizens.
The mayor of Frankfort in 2006 is William May.
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