Frankford, Delaware facts for kids
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Frankford, Delaware
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Capt. Ebe Chandler House
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Location of Frankford in Sussex County, Delaware.
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 Frankford, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Frankford, Delaware
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Delaware |
| County |  Sussex |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 790 |
| • Density | 1,083.68/sq mi (418.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
19945
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| Area code(s) | 302 |
| FIPS code | 10-28310 |
| GNIS feature ID | 213980 |
Frankford is a small town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. It's a part of the larger Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2020, about 790 people lived there.
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History of Frankford
Frankford was first established in 1808. It became an official town in 1937. It's located right on U.S. Route 113.
In 1848, the town got its own post office. This is when it was named Frankford Village. Later, when the Pennsylvania Railroad came through, Frankford grew even more. It became a busy place with a hotel, shops, and even an opera house. This made it an important center for business and culture.
Historic Buildings in Frankford
The Capt. Ebe Chandler House is a very old and important building in Frankford. It was built in 1880. In 1979, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a special place that is protected because of its history.
Getting Around Frankford
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Most people travel to and from Frankford by car. U.S. Route 113 is the main highway that goes through the town. It heads north towards Georgetown and south into Maryland.
Frankford is also a meeting point for two different train lines. These are the Delmarva Central Railroad and the Maryland and Delaware Railroad.
Population of Frankford
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 380 | — | |
| 1890 | 519 | 36.6% | |
| 1900 | 424 | −18.3% | |
| 1910 | 395 | −6.8% | |
| 1920 | 443 | 12.2% | |
| 1930 | 450 | 1.6% | |
| 1940 | 563 | 25.1% | |
| 1950 | 615 | 9.2% | |
| 1960 | 558 | −9.3% | |
| 1970 | 635 | 13.8% | |
| 1980 | 828 | 30.4% | |
| 1990 | 591 | −28.6% | |
| 2000 | 714 | 20.8% | |
| 2010 | 847 | 18.6% | |
| 2020 | 790 | −6.7% | |
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The population of Frankford has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 714 people living in the town. By 2010, the population grew to 847 people. In the most recent count in 2020, the population was 790.
Climate in Frankford
Frankford has a Humid subtropical climate. This means it gets rain all year round. Summers are warm to hot, and winters are wet and can be snowy.
Education in Frankford
Students in Frankford attend schools within the Indian River School District.
See also
In Spanish: Frankford (Delaware) para niños
