Frankton, Indiana facts for kids
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Frankton, Indiana
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Frankton Indiana Town Hall
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Location in Madison County, Indiana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Madison |
| Townships | Pipe Creek, Lafayette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.06 sq mi (2.74 km2) |
| • Land | 1.06 sq mi (2.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,775 |
| • Density | 1,677.69/sq mi (647.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
46044
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-25702 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396949 |
Frankton is a town in Madison County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the larger Indianapolis–Carmel–Anderson metropolitan area. In 2020, about 1,775 people lived there. The town is located in Pipe Creek and Lafayette townships.
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History of Frankton
Frankton was first planned out in 1853. It officially became a town in 1871.
Geography of Frankton
Frankton is located in the northern part of Madison County. Indiana State Road 128 goes through the middle of town. This road leads east about 6 miles (10 km) to Indiana State Road 9. It also goes west about 4 miles (6 km) to State Road 13.
The city of Anderson is about 12 miles (19 km) south. Anderson is the main city of the county. Elwood is about 7 miles (11 km) northwest. Alexandria is about 8 miles (13 km) northeast.
Frankton covers an area of about 1.06 square miles (2.74 km²). All of this area is land. Pipe Creek flows through the northern part of town. It goes southwest towards the White River.
People Living in Frankton (Demographics)
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 270 | — | |
| 1880 | 391 | 44.8% | |
| 1890 | 520 | 33.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,464 | 181.5% | |
| 1910 | 936 | −36.1% | |
| 1920 | 739 | −21.0% | |
| 1930 | 829 | 12.2% | |
| 1940 | 824 | −0.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,047 | 27.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,445 | 38.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,796 | 24.3% | |
| 1980 | 2,080 | 15.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,736 | −16.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,905 | 9.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,862 | −2.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,775 | −4.7% | |
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Frankton's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,862 people living in Frankton. There were 732 households and 531 families. The town had about 1,773 people per square mile (685 people per km²).
About 36% of households had children under 18 years old. Over half of the households (53%) were married couples. About 10% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.54 people. The average family had 3.00 people.
The average age of people in Frankton was 38.2 years. About 27% of residents were under 18 years old. About 14% were 65 years or older. The town had slightly more females (51.3%) than males (48.7%).
Education in Frankton
Frankton has a public library. It is a part of the North Madison County Public Library System.
Arts and Culture in Frankton
Frankton hosts the annual Heritage Days Festival. This festival has been held every fall since 1975. It helps bring the community together.
The festival includes a car show, arts, crafts, and games. There is also live entertainment. In 2013, the Heritage Days Festival won the Best Small Festival Award.
Notable People from Frankton
- Albert Henry Vestal: He was a Republican politician. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was also the House Majority Whip from 1921 to 1937. He was born and grew up in Frankton.
- Isabel Withers: She was an actress who worked in stage plays, movies, and television. She was born in Frankton in 1896.
See also
In Spanish: Frankton (Indiana) para niños
