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Frankford, Delaware
Capt. Ebe Chandler House
Capt. Ebe Chandler House
Location of Frankford in Sussex County, Delaware.
Location of Frankford in Sussex County, Delaware.
Frankford, Delaware is located in Delaware
Frankford, Delaware
Frankford, Delaware
Location in Delaware
Frankford, Delaware is located in the United States
Frankford, Delaware
Frankford, Delaware
Location in the United States
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
 (2020)
 • 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
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.

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

2022-07-08 10 47 04 View south along U.S. Route 113 (DuPont Boulevard) just south of Blueberry Lane in Frankford, Sussex County, Delaware
US 113 southbound in Frankford

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

Historical population
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%
U.S. Decennial Census

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

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