Frankston, Texas facts for kids
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Frankston, Texas
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Location of Frankston, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Anderson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.49 sq mi (6.44 km2) |
| • Land | 2.48 sq mi (6.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
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| • Total | 1,126 |
| • Density | 471.58/sq mi (182.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75763
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| Area code(s) | 430, 903 |
| FIPS code | 48-27300 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412653 |
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Frankston is a small town located in Anderson County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,126 people lived there. This makes it one of the bigger communities in Anderson County.
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History of Frankston
There are two main ideas about how Frankston got its name. The most popular story, which is also on the town's official website, says it was named after Frankie Miller. She was a young woman who gave land for the town's park in the center of town.
Another idea is that the town was named after Frank Miller. He owned the land when the railway was being built. His old house is still a historical building in the southeastern part of town. The state bought the land from him and named the town to honor him. The original main street in Frankston is still called Miller Street. Today, the center of town is where Highway 155 and Highway 175 meet.
Geography of Frankston
Frankston is in the northeastern part of Anderson County. It's located where two major roads, U.S. Highway 175 and State Highway 155, cross paths.
The town covers an area of about 6.4 square kilometers (or 2.49 square miles). All of this area is land.
The weather in Frankston usually has hot and humid summers. The winters are generally mild or cool. Frankston has what is called a humid subtropical climate. This means it gets a good amount of rain and has warm temperatures for most of the year.
People of Frankston
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| 1920 | 818 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,109 | 35.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,216 | 9.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,050 | −13.7% | |
| 1960 | 953 | −9.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,056 | 10.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,255 | 18.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,127 | −10.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,209 | 7.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,229 | 1.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,126 | −8.4% | |
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In 2020, there were 1,126 people living in Frankston. There were 456 households and 317 families in the town.
Most people in Frankston are White. About 77% of the population is White (not Hispanic). About 11.5% of the people are Black or African American (not Hispanic). Around 5% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
In 2020, the average income for a household in Frankston was $46,250 per year. This was higher than in 2000. About 17.1% of all people in Frankston lived at or below the poverty line in 2000. This included about 14% of kids under 18 and 25.6% of people aged 65 or older.
Education
Students in Frankston attend schools that are part of the Frankston Independent School District.
Transportation
Several important roads pass through Frankston:
- U.S. Highway 175
- State Highway 155
- Farm to Market Road 19
A railroad line used to serve Frankston from 1902 until the mid-1980s. This railway was operated by the Southern Pacific Railroad. The only part of the old railway that is still in the town is a building that was once the train station. Today, this building is used as Frankston's public library.
Notable people
- Frank Beard, the drummer for the famous band ZZ Top
- Herbert H. Reynolds, who was the 11th president of Baylor University
See also
In Spanish: Frankston (Texas) para niños
