Frankfort is the capital city of the state of Kentucky. Located in Franklin County, the area is 38.9 sq.km. Frankfort KY was originally on the north side of the Kentucky River. It later expanded to include the areas of Leestown and South Frankfort. Frankfort KY has grown considerably since the 1960s. Franklin KY has a sister city in the Dominican Republic called San Pedro de Macorís.
Early History of Frankfort KY
English explorers first came to this area in 1751. The earliest settlements in the area date back to late 18 th century. Frankfort gets its name from Stephen Frank, a settler who was killed in an Indian attack, at a crossing which came to be known as Frank's Ford. The town was officially established in 1786 as Frankfort, Virginia. It became the capital of the newly established state of Kentucky in 1792.
Demographic Information about Frankfort KY
There were approximately 27,741 people in Frankfort Kentucky according to the US Census in 2000.
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The population density was estimated to be 727.1 sq.km.The population is composed of 81.84% White Americans, 14.70% African Americans, and the remaining are composed of Native American, Asians and Pacific Islander. 1.48% of the population were of Hispanic origin.The average household income for a Frankfort KY family was $34,980. The per capita income for Frankfort KY was $20,512. It was estimated that 13.9% of the population is below the poverty line.
Local Attractions in Frankfort KY
- Historic District Walking Tour
- Old State Capitol
- Capital City Museum
- Salato Wildlife Center Tour
- Daniel Boone's Grave
- The Old Governor's Mansion
- Rebecca Ruth Candy Tours
- Greenhill Cemetery
- Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- Buffalo Trace Distillery
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