Communities
Frankfort
Frankfort, Kansas...a progressive community with historic charm. Frankfort is nestled in the valley of the Vermillion River at the junction of Kansas Highways 9 and 99. The town of Frankfort quietly serves the surrounding farms, ranches and townsfolk much as it has since it was established in 1867.
The city of Frankfort has a mayor-council form of government and its' own police force, volunteer fire department and excellent ambulance service available to the town's nearly 900 residents.
Frankfort has an excellent K-12 school system and was the recipient of the Governor's Achievement Award for top-performing schools in the state in 2007. Frankfort High School was one of only 18 high schools in Kansas to receive the award and Frankfort Elementary was one of just 44 elementary schools to earn the award.
The city has an excellent, newly remodeled public library and work is currently underway for a complete city park revitalization. The park is the location for the annual Summerfest celebration which includes a parade, softball tournament, dance and many more activities throughout the June day.
Three churches, the United Methodist, First Presbyterian and Annunciation Catholic, are located within the city limits. The Winifred Baptist and Salem Lutheran are both within a few miles of Frankfort.
Frankfort is a patriotic community with active members in American Legion Post #181, American Legion Auxiliary and VFW. There are many community service organizations including Rotary, Frankfort Women in Business, Frankfort Janes, PEO and Beta Epsilon. There are also active Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and a Work-to-Win 4-H Club.
Frankfort is home to a small, but historic downtown with restoration work being done on many of the downtown buildings. Limestone was the primary material used to construct many of Frankfort's beautiful, older buildings because of its availability along the bluffs of the Vermillion River. Several stone and frame houses of the early 1900's grace the tree-lined streets. There are several thriving businesses located within the city limits, including a bank, grocery store, auto parts store, gift shop, newspaper, beauty salons, meat locker, auto repair, medical clinic, fitness center, animal clinic, post office, liquor store, gas station, lumber yard, Co-op, funeral home and three restaurants.
Frankfort, Kansas...progressive community, historic charm...small-town living at its' best!