What is Frankfort?
Q: What is Frankfort?
A: Frankfort is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kentucky.
Q: Since when has Frankfort been the state capital?
A: Frankfort has been the state capital since December 8, 1792.
Q: What is the county seat of Frankfort?
A: The county seat of Frankfort is Franklin County, and has been since 1795.
Q: Where is Frankfort located?
A: Frankfort is located between Lexington and Louisville Kentucky.
Q: How did Frankfort get its name?
A: Frankfort got its name from the Kentucky River, as the land was owned by pioneer Stephen Frank. First called "Frank's Ford", the name was soon shortened to Frankfort.
Q: How has the population of Frankfort grown over the years?
A: Within a century the population of Frankfort grew from 9,487 in 1900, to 27,741 in 2000.
Q: How are members of the city commission and the mayor elected in Frankfort?
A: Members of the city commission and the mayor are elected by the citizens in Frankfort. The mayor of Frankfort in 2008 is Gippy Graham.
