About Frankfort
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Architecture
Much of downtown Frankfort is a product of the 19th century. Discover more information about our architecture.
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City History
Learn more about the founding, development, and flourishing of Frankfort.
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Civic Culture
Find helpful information on the civic culture in Frankfort.
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Demographics
See census data for Frankfort, including population, median age, and education information.
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Economy
View the economic data for Frankfort, view the major employers, location, and more information.
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Education
As is typical in Kentucky, city and county schools operate under separate school boards. Learn about the education opportunities in Frankfort.
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Geography
The heart of Frankfort sits in the Kentucky River valley, on an S-bend in the river near the western edge of the inner Bluegrass Region of the state. As a young man, Henry Clay famously compared Frankfort's geography to an "inverted hat," saying that "Frankfort is the body of the hat, and the lands adjacent are the brim."
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Recreation
Frankfort and the surrounding area offer many opportunities for outdoor recreation. The Kentucky River itself has long been a source of recreation, and boat docks on the river house recreational watercraft. Not far from Frankfort, the Elkhorn Creek is a popular site for canoeing and kayaking.