Frankfort, Kansas

Frankfort, Kansas
Location within Marshall County and Kansas
Location within Marshall County and Kansas
KDOT map of Marshall County (legend)
KDOT map of Marshall County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°42′14″N 96°25′01″W / 39.70389°N 96.41694°W / 39.70389; -96.41694[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyMarshall
Platted1867
Incorporated1875
Named forFrank Schmidt
Area
 • Total1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2)
 • Land1.01 sq mi (2.61 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation1,152 ft (351 m)
Population
 • Total730
 • Density720/sq mi (280/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66427
Area code785
FIPS code20-24275
GNIS ID2394806[1]
Websitecityoffrankfort.org

Frankfort is a city in Marshall County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, 730 people lived there.[3]

History

Frankfort was laid out in 1867 when the Central Branch Union Pacific Railroad was built through the area.[4] The nearby post office of Nottingham, created in 1857, moved about a half-mile northwest to be at the railroad. It was named after Frank Schmidt, a member of the town company.[5] Frankfort was incorporated as a city of the third class in 1875.[6]

The town is famous for the 32 men it lost during World War II. This was more per capita than any other community in the United States.[7]

Geography

Frankfort is at 39°42′14″N 96°25′5″W / 39.70389°N 96.41806°W / 39.70389; -96.41806 (39.703810, -96.417925).[8] The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of 1.01 square miles (2.62 km2). Of that, 1.01 square miles (2.61 km2) is land and 0.00 square miles (0.01 km2) is water.[2]

People

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18901,053—
19001,16710.8%
19101,42622.2%
19201,314−7.9%
19301,3462.4%
19401,243−7.7%
19501,237−0.5%
19601,106−10.6%
1970960−13.2%
19801,0388.1%
1990927−10.7%
2000855−7.8%
2010726−15.1%
20207300.6%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

In 2020, there were 730 people, 311 households, and 198 families living in Frankfort. The population density was 724.9 inhabitants per square mile (279.9/km2) 97.4% of the people were White, 0.1% were African American, 0.4% were Native American, 0.1% were Asian, and 1.8% were from two or more races. 0.8% of the people were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[3][9]

2010 census

In 2010, there were 726 people, 307 households, and 195 families living in Frankfort. The population density was 718.8 inhabitants per square mile (277.5/km2). 98.8% of the people were White, 0.6% were African American, 0.1% were Asian, and 0.6% were from two or more races. 1.2% of the people were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[10]

2000 census

In 2000, there were 855 people, 367 households, and 230 families living in Frankfort. The population density was 842.2 people per square mile (323.6/km²). 98.25% of the people were White, 0.35% were African American, 0.12% were Native American, 0.12% were Pacific Islander, and 1.17% were from two or more races. 0.35% of the people were Hispanic or Latino of any race.[11]

Education

Frankfort is a part of USD 380 Vermilion.[12]

The Frankfort Wildcats won the Kansas State High School boys basketball class 2A championship in 1973 and the class 1A DII championship in 2012.[13] Frankfort football teams have won state titles in 1983 in Class 1A, as well as 1996 in Class 2-1A. Both teams were coached by Larry Schroeder; he is a member of the KSHSAA Hall of Fame. Frankfort also won the 1A volleyball state championship in both 1986 and 2009.

References

  1. 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Frankfort, Kansas
  2. 1 2 "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  3. 1 2 3 "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  4. ↑ Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 679.
  5. ↑ Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. pp. 236.
  6. ↑ Foster, Emma Elizabeth Calderhead (1917). History of Marshall County, Kansas: Its People, Industries, and Institutions. B.F. Bowen. pp. 166.
  7. ↑ Fry, Steve. "WWII's 'Frankfort boys' honored - CJOnline.com". cjonline.com. Archived from the original on 21 April 2017. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  8. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. ↑ "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  10. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.
  11. ↑ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  12. ↑ "USD 380 Vermilion". USD 380. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
  13. ↑ "Basketball". KSHSAA. Archived from the original on 2 January 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2017.

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