Frankfurt (disambiguation) facts for kids

Frankfurt is a name that can refer to a few different places and even a family name! Most often, when people say "Frankfurt," they are talking about one of two important cities in Germany.

Cities Named Frankfurt in Germany

Germany is home to two major cities that share the name Frankfurt:

Frankfurt am Main

This is the larger and more famous of the two cities. It is located in the German state of Hesse. Frankfurt am Main is a very important city for business, finance, and transportation in Germany and Europe. It's known for its tall skyscrapers and its busy airport.

Historical Connections to Frankfurt am Main

Over time, the area around Frankfurt am Main has been part of different historical groups:

• The Grand Duchy of Frankfurt was a small country that existed for a short time, from 1810 to 1813. Its main city was actually Aschaffenburg, not Frankfurt itself.
• The Free City of Frankfurt was a special kind of city-state. It was one of four independent city-states that were part of the German Confederation, a group of German states that existed from 1816 to 1866. This meant it had its own government and rules, like a small country.

Frankfurt (Oder)

The other city named Frankfurt is called Frankfurt (Oder). It is located in the German state of Brandenburg, right on the Oder River which forms part of the border with Poland. This city has a rich history, especially due to its location near the border.

Historical Connections to Frankfurt (Oder)

Frankfurt (Oder) was also part of different administrative areas throughout history:

• The Regierungsbezirk Frankfurt was a historical administrative district that existed from 1815 to 1945. It was like a large region governed by a central office in Frankfurt (Oder).
• The Frankfurt (Bezirk) was one of fourteen special administrative divisions in East Germany. This division existed from 1952 to 1989, when Germany was divided into East and West.

Other Places Named Frankfurt

There is also a city in the USA with a similar name:

• Frankfort, Kentucky is the capital city of the state of Kentucky.

People Named Frankfurt

The name Frankfurt can also be a family name! Here are two well-known people with this surname:

• Harry Frankfurt (born 1929) is an American philosopher who writes about important ideas.
• Suzie Frankfurt (1931-2005) was an American designer and artist.

See also

In Spanish: Fráncfort (desambiguación) para niños