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Our Genealogy Helper

Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about Frankfort (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for Frankfort. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the southeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals were in the next county to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the east contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

Frankfort is located in Franklin County and is the County Seat.

To see how the shape of Kentucky's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Franklin County: Anderson, Henry, Owen, Scott, Shelby & Woodford.

Below are the counties that are near Frankfort. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to Frankfort:

  • Franklin County     (The home county of Frankfort)
    • The following are listed by their distance from Frankfort, with the one closest to Frankfort listed first.
    • Buttimer Hill
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Buttimer Hill. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buttimer Hill
      • Buttimer Hill is located in Franklin County
    • Forks of Elkhorn
      (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forks of Elkhorn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forks of Elkhorn
      • Forks of Elkhorn is located in Franklin County
    • Woodlake
      (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlake
      • Woodlake is located in Franklin County
    • Swallowfield
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swallowfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swallowfield
      • Swallowfield is located in Franklin County
    • Elmville
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elmville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elmville
      • Elmville is located in Franklin County
  • Anderson County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Frankfort, with the one closest to Frankfort listed first.
    • Alton Station
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alton Station
      • Alton Station is located in Anderson County
    • Avenstoke
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avenstoke
      • Avenstoke is located in Anderson County
    • Lawrenceburg
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawrenceburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawrenceburg
      • Lawrenceburg is located in Anderson County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 11,529 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lawrenceburg <3>
    • Tyrone
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tyrone
      • Tyrone is located in Anderson County
    • Birdie
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Birdie have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Birdie
      • Birdie is located in Anderson County
    • Fox Creek
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Creek
      • Fox Creek is located in Anderson County
    • McBrayer
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McBrayer have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McBrayer
      • McBrayer is located in Anderson County
    • Anderson City
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Anderson City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anderson City
      • Anderson City is located in Anderson County
    • Glensboro
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glensboro
      • Glensboro is located in Anderson County
    • Sinai
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sinai have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sinai
      • Sinai is located in Anderson County
    • Sparrow
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sparrow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparrow
      • Sparrow is located in Anderson County
  • Boyd County
    • Rockdale
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockdale
      • Rockdale is located in Boyd County
  • Carroll County
    • Worthville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Worthville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Worthville
      • Worthville is located in Carroll County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 195 people
  • Fayette County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Frankfort, with the one closest to Frankfort listed first.
    • Elk Chester
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elk Chester have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk Chester
      • Elk Chester is located in Fayette County
    • Bracktown
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bracktown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bracktown
      • Bracktown is located in Fayette County
    • Spindletop Estates
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spindletop Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spindletop Estates
      • Spindletop Estates is located in Fayette County
    • Colony
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colony
      • Colony is located in Fayette County
    • Lexington - Fayette
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lexington - Fayette
      • Lexington - Fayette is located in Fayette County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 324,735 people
    • Lexington
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Mattoxtown
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mattoxtown
      • Mattoxtown is located in Fayette County
    • Russell Cave
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Russell Cave have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Russell Cave
      • Russell Cave is located in Fayette County
    • Fairway
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairway
      • Fairway is located in Fayette County
    • Deep Springs
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deep Springs
      • Deep Springs is located in Fayette County
    • Loradale
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loradale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loradale
      • Loradale is located in Fayette County
    • Montrose
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Montrose have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Montrose
      • Montrose is located in Fayette County
    • Cadentown
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cadentown
      • Cadentown is located in Fayette County
  • Grant County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Frankfort, with the one closest to Frankfort listed first.
    • Corinth
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corinth have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corinth
      • Corinth is located in Grant County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 228 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Corinth <3>
    • Keefer
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keefer have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keefer
      • Keefer is located in Grant County
    • Blanchet
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Blanchet have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blanchet
      • Blanchet is located in Grant County
    • Lawrenceville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawrenceville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawrenceville
      • Lawrenceville is located in Grant County
    • Stringtown
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stringtown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stringtown
      • Stringtown is located in Grant County
    • Jonesville
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jonesville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jonesville
      • Jonesville is located in Grant County
    • Cordova
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cordova
      • Cordova is located in Grant County
    • Mason
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mason have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mason
      • Mason is located in Grant County
  • Harrison County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Frankfort, with the one closest to Frankfort listed first.
    • Rutland
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rutland
      • Rutland is located in Harrison County
    • Renaker
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Renaker
      • Renaker is located in Harrison County
  • Henry County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Frankfort, with the one closest to Frankfort listed first.
    • Pleasureville
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Lockport
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lockport
      • Lockport is located in Henry County
    • Bethlehem
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bethlehem have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bethlehem
      • Bethlehem is located in Henry County
    • Eminence
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eminence have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eminence
      • Eminence is located in Henry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,566 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eminence <3>
    • Franklinton
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franklinton
      • Franklinton is located in Henry County
    • New Castle
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Castle have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Castle
      • New Castle is located in Henry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 930 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Castle <3>
    • Smithfield
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smithfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smithfield
      • Smithfield is located in Henry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 115 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Smithfield <3>
    • Port Royal
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Port Royal have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Port Royal
      • Port Royal is located in Henry County
    • Campbellsburg
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Pendleton
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Sulphur
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Turners Station
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Turners Station have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Turners Station
      • Turners Station is located in Henry County
  • Jefferson County
    • Boston
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boston have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boston
      • Boston is located in Jefferson County
  • Jessamine County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Frankfort, with the one closest to Frankfort listed first.
    • Dixon Town ‑ Historic
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dixon Town have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixon Town
      • Dixon Town is located in Jessamine County
    • Keene
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Troy
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Troy
      • Troy is located in Jessamine County
    • Brannon ‑ Historic
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brannon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brannon
      • Brannon is located in Jessamine County
    • Catnip ‑ Historic
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Catnip have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catnip
      • Catnip is located in Jessamine County
    • Wilmore
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
    • High Bridge
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for High Bridge
      • High Bridge is located in Jessamine County
    • Nicholasville
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Hanly
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hanly
      • Hanly is located in Jessamine County
    • Vineyard
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vineyard
      • Vineyard is located in Jessamine County
  • Lawrence County
    • Castle ‑ Historic
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Castle. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castle
      • Castle is located in Lawrence County
  • Mercer County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Frankfort, with the one closest to Frankfort listed first.
    • Salvisa
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
    • Mayo
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mayo have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mayo
      • Mayo is located in Mercer County
    • McAfee
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McAfee have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McAfee
      • McAfee is located in Mercer County
    • Duncan
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Duncan have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duncan
      • Duncan is located in Mercer County
    • Jackson
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jackson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jackson
      • Jackson is located in Mercer County
    • Harrodsburg
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harrodsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrodsburg
      • Harrodsburg is located in Mercer County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 8,544 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harrodsburg <3>
  • Nelson County
    • Chaplin
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chaplin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chaplin
      • Chaplin is located in Nelson County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chaplin <3>
  • Oldham County
    • La Grange
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
  • Owen County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Frankfort, with the one closest to Frankfort listed first.
    • Harmony
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmony have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmony
      • Harmony is located in Owen County
    • Monterey
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monterey
      • Monterey is located in Owen County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 136 people
    • Beechwood
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beechwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beechwood
      • Beechwood is located in Owen County
    • Fairbanks
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairbanks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairbanks
      • Fairbanks is located in Owen County
    • Rockdale
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockdale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockdale
      • Rockdale is located in Owen County
    • Hesler
      (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hesler have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hesler
      • Hesler is located in Owen County
    • Gratz
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gratz have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gratz
      • Gratz is located in Owen County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 79 people
    • Pleasant Home
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Home have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Home
      • Pleasant Home is located in Owen County
    • Natlee
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Natlee have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Natlee
      • Natlee is located in Owen County
    • Breck
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Breck have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breck
      • Breck is located in Owen County
    • Hallam
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hallam have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hallam
      • Hallam is located in Owen County
    • New Columbus
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Columbus have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Columbus
      • New Columbus is located in Owen County
    • Owenton
      (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Owenton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Owenton
      • Owenton is located in Owen County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,544 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Owenton <3>
  • Scott County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Frankfort, with the one closest to Frankfort listed first.
    • Sand Lick
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sand Lick have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sand Lick
      • Sand Lick is located in Scott County
    • Watkinsville
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Watkinsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Watkinsville
      • Watkinsville is located in Scott County
    • White Sulphur
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Sulphur
      • White Sulphur is located in Scott County
    • Stamping Ground
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stamping Ground
      • Stamping Ground is located in Scott County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 822 people
    • Duval
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Duval have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duval
      • Duval is located in Scott County
    • Minorsville
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minorsville
      • Minorsville is located in Scott County
    • Lancelot Estates
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lancelot Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lancelot Estates
      • Lancelot Estates is located in Scott County
    • Zion Hill
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zion Hill
      • Zion Hill is located in Scott County
    • Great Crossing
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Great Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Great Crossing
      • Great Crossing is located in Scott County
    • Payne's Depot
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Payne's Depot
      • Payne's Depot is located in Scott County
      • Payne's Depot has also been known as:
      • Paynes
    • Peak
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peak have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peak
      • Peak is located in Scott County
    • Skinnersburg
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skinnersburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skinnersburg
      • Skinnersburg is located in Scott County
    • Suterville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Suterville
      • Suterville is located in Scott County
  • Shelby County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Frankfort, with the one closest to Frankfort listed first.
    • Consolation
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Consolation have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Consolation
      • Consolation is located in Shelby County
    • Bagdad
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
    • Waddy
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waddy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waddy
      • Waddy is located in Shelby County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waddy <3>
    • Clay Village
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clay Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clay Village
      • Clay Village is located in Shelby County
    • Christianburg
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Christianburg
      • Christianburg is located in Shelby County
    • Harrisonville
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harrisonville
      • Harrisonville is located in Shelby County
    • Shelbyville
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
    • Chestnut Grove
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chestnut Grove
      • Chestnut Grove is located in Shelby County
    • Figgs
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Figgs
      • Figgs is located in Shelby County
    • Finchville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Finchville
      • Finchville is located in Shelby County
    • Simpsonville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
    • Lincoln Ridge
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Ridge
      • Lincoln Ridge is located in Shelby County
  • Spencer County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Frankfort, with the one closest to Frankfort listed first.
    • Mount Eden
      (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Eden
      • Mount Eden is located in Spencer County
    • Normandy
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Normandy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Normandy
      • Normandy is located in Spencer County
    • Yoder
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yoder
      • Yoder is located in Spencer County
    • Taylorsville
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
    • Wakefield
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wakefield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wakefield
      • Wakefield is located in Spencer County
  • Washington County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Frankfort, with the one closest to Frankfort listed first.
    • Seaville
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seaville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seaville
      • Seaville is located in Washington County
    • Sharpsville
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sharpsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sharpsville
      • Sharpsville is located in Washington County
    • Tatham Springs
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tatham Springs
      • Tatham Springs is located in Washington County
    • Pulliam
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pulliam have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pulliam
      • Pulliam is located in Washington County
    • Brush Grove
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brush Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brush Grove
      • Brush Grove is located in Washington County
    • Willisburg
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willisburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willisburg
      • Willisburg is located in Washington County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 282 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Willisburg <3>
  • Woodford County
    • The following are listed by their distance from Frankfort, with the one closest to Frankfort listed first.
    • Duckers
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Duckers have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duckers
      • Duckers is located in Woodford County
    • Millville
      (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millville
      • Millville is located in Woodford County
    • McKees Crossroads
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McKees Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McKees Crossroads
      • McKees Crossroads is located in Woodford County
    • Clifton
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clifton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clifton
      • Clifton is located in Woodford County
    • Nugent Crossroads
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nugent Crossroads have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nugent Crossroads
      • Nugent Crossroads is located in Woodford County
    • Midway
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Midway have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Midway
      • Midway is located in Woodford County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,915 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Midway <3>
    • Bonita
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bonita have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bonita
      • Bonita is located in Woodford County
    • Wallace
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wallace have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wallace
      • Wallace is located in Woodford County
    • Davistown
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Davistown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davistown
      • Davistown is located in Woodford County
    • Milner
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milner
      • Milner is located in Woodford County
    • Versailles
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
    • Firmantown
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Firmantown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Firmantown
      • Firmantown is located in Woodford County
    • Woodford Village
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodford Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodford Village
      • Woodford Village is located in Woodford County

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to Frankfort, see our County-by-County Page for Frankfort.

Newspapers Published in the Vicinity of Frankfort ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 98 newspapers that have been published in the area around Frankfort.

We have organized these newspapers into two lists:

  • A Local Newspaper List - focusing on the papers published in the immediate area of Frankfort. There are actually two parts to this list - papers printed in the immediate area of Frankfort and those printed in the larger area surrounding Frankfort.
  • An Extended Newspaper List - a longer list, sorted by paper name and containing those papers published within 19 miles [30.6 km]<4> of Frankfort.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites either offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to Frankfort:

Cemeteries Near Frankfort ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of Frankfort.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for Frankfort covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from Frankfort, with the one closest to Frankfort listed first.

  • Frankfort Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
  • Greenhill Cemetery
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Greenhill Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Greenhill Cemetery
  • Choatville Church Cemetery
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Choatville Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Choatville Church Cemetery
  • Cook Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cook Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cook Cemetery
  • Sunset Memorial Gardens
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
  • Sudduth Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sudduth Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sudduth Cemetery
  • Hancock Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Collins Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
  • Peaks Mill Church Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Peaks Mill Church Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Peaks Mill Church Cemetery
  • Hutcherson Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Hutcherson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Hutcherson Cemetery
  • Beech Ridge Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
  • Waits Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Waits Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Waits Cemetery
  • Continue List   (251 more) ...
    • Moore Cemetery
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Moore Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Moore Cemetery
    • Bailey Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bailey Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bailey Cemetery
    • Cedar Grove Cemetery
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Cedar Grove Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Cedar Grove Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<6>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that Frankfort had a population of 7,892 people in 1895 with a post office and railroad service. In 2020, Frankfort had a population of 27,715 people.

These communities are listed based on their distance from Frankfort, with the one closest to Frankfort listed first.

  • Jett
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jett have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jett
    • Jett is located in Franklin County
  • Forks of Elkhorn
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forks of Elkhorn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forks of Elkhorn
    • Forks of Elkhorn is located in Franklin County
  • Harvieland
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harvieland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvieland
    • Harvieland is located in Franklin County
  • Benson
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Benson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benson
    • Benson is located in Franklin County
  • Bridgeport
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bridgeport have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridgeport
    • Bridgeport is located in Franklin County
  • Millville
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millville
    • Millville is located in Woodford County
  • Duckers
    (5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Duckers have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Duckers
    • Duckers is located in Woodford County
  • Farmdale
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Farmdale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farmdale
    • Farmdale is located in Franklin County
  • Woodlake
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlake
    • Woodlake is located in Franklin County
  • Switzer
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Switzer have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Switzer
    • Switzer is located in Franklin County
  • Peaks Mill
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Peaks Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Peaks Mill
    • Peaks Mill is located in Franklin County
  • Hatton
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hatton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hatton
    • Hatton is located in Shelby County
  • Continue List   (16 more) ...
    • Graefenburg
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Graefenburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graefenburg
      • Graefenburg is located in Shelby County
    • Alton
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Alton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alton
      • Alton is located in Anderson County
    • Avenstoke
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Avenstoke
      • Avenstoke is located in Anderson County

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around Frankfort. See our List of 1890's Communities around Frankfort.

The official website for Frankfort: www.cityoffrankfortky.com/

The official website for State of Kentucky: https://kentucky.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Frankfort) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Frankfort. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 38.1996, Longitude: -84.8731    
<5>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<6>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Frankfort, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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