Frankston, Texas facts for kids
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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 | 420 ft (128 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 | 1373769 |
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Frankston is a town in the U.S. state of Texas, located in Anderson County. With a population of 1,126 at the 2020 United States census, it is one of the principal communities of the county area.
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Geography
Frankston is located in northeastern Anderson County at 32°3′14″N 95°30′24″W / 32.05389°N 95.50667°W (32.053827, -95.506528), at the intersection of U.S. Highway 175 and State Highway 155.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.4 km2), all of it land.
An alternate theory for the name of the town was that Frankston was named after Frank Miller who owned the land when the railway was built. The Miller house still stands as a historical landmark in the southeast part of town, down ACR 19. The state bought the land from him and named the city in his honor. The original Main Street still holds the name Miller Street. The junction of highways 155 and 175 is now the central point of the town.
Surrounding municipalities
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Athens (23 miles) |
Tyler (25 miles) Lake Palestine (8 miles) |
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| Palestine (22 miles) |
Jacksonville (16 miles) |
Transportation
- U.S. Highway 175
- State Highway 155
- Farm to Market Road 19
A railroad line operated by the Southern Pacific Railroad (originally built and operated by the Texas & New Orleans Railroad) served Frankston from 1902 until its abandonment in the mid-1980s. The only remaining vestige of the rail line in the city is a building used by the railroad company as a depot; it now serves as Frankston's public library.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 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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According to the 2000 United States census, there were 1,209 people residing in the town of Frankston. At the 2020 U.S. census, its population increased to 1,126. Per 2000's census statistics, the racial and ethnic makeup of the town was 86.68% White, 10.92% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.91% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latino Americans of any race were 2.81% of the population. By 2020, its non-Hispanic white and Black or African American population remained the majority.
The town's population had a median household income of $46,250 in 2020, up from $28,125 in 2000. About 12.8% of families and 17.1% of the population lived at or below the poverty line, including 14.0% of those under age 18 and 25.6% of those age 65 or over according to the 2000 U.S. census.
Post Office
The Frankston Post Office is located at 400 East Main Street, Frankston, Texas 75763-9997.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen climate classification system, Frankston has a humid subtropical climate, Cfa on climate maps.
- Frankston, TX from the Handbook of Texas Online
Education
Frankston is served by the Frankston Independent School District.
Notable people
- Frank Beard, drummer for ZZ Top
- Herbert H. Reynolds, 11th president of Baylor University
See also
In Spanish: Frankston (Texas) para niños
