Frankfort, Kentucky

Frankfort in north-central Kentucky, is the state capital and county seat of Franklin County. The city covers 15 sq mi (38.8 sq km) and has a population of 26,000 people (2011 estimate). The city is said to have gotten its name from pioneer Stephen Frank, who was killed there, and other settlers named the site Frank's Ford, which became Frankfort.

Frankfort, Kentucky
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Frankfort dates to 1786, when James Wilkinson bought a 260-acre plot of land on the north side of the Kentucky River and developed it into the present-day city. When Kentucky became a state in 1792, Frankfort was chosen to be its capital.

Frankfort experiences a humid subtropical climate. The hottest month here is July, when the average high temperature regularly breaches 87°F (31°C). Coldest month is January, when the average low temperature drops to 21°F (-6°C). May receives the most rain, at 4.61 in (117.1 mm).

Kentucky State Capitol interior, Frankfort
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Visiting Frankfort

Take Interstate 64 which connects Frankfort to Lexington in the east and Louisville in the west.

Places of Interest in Frankfort

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