Frankfort Indiana Map

About Frankfort, Indiana

Frankfort is a locality in Clinton County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of 15,917. The population density is 744.7 people per km². Frankfort is located at 40.2795°N, 86.5108°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46041.

Frankfort rests in the gentle, rolling terrain of Indiana, where broad fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons that seem to hold the sky captive. It lies 18.6 miles north of Boone, IN (from Boone, IN: bearing 358°T), and is situated 9.3 miles east-south-east of Mulberry. The land here is a study in patient cultivation, a quilt of greens and golds stitched by the seasons, with the occasional stand of mature trees offering a deeper, darker hue. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and ripening grain, a perfume that clings to everything. Life in Frankfort moves with a steady, unhurried gait, a comfortable cadence set by the sun and the agricultural calendar, where the rustle of wind through the stalks is a constant, quiet soundtrack. The history of Frankfort is deeply entwined with the fertile earth that surrounds it, a story that began with settlers drawn to the richness of the land. Agriculture has long been the lifeblood, shaping the local economy and the very character of the community, with family farms passing down through generations. Beyond the fields, Frankfort has also seen its share of industrial endeavor, contributing to its economic resilience. The distinctive courthouse, a prominent landmark, stands as a civic anchor, its architecture a silent witness to the town's past and present, a place where local traditions are still honored and the pace of life allows for neighborly connection.

About This Frankfort Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Frankfort, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.279481, -86.510836. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Frankfort and Clinton County.

Detailed location data for Frankfort includes the ZIP code (46041), telephone area code (260), county seat of Clinton County (Frankfort), and school district assignment (Frankfort Community Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Frankfort is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.