Frankton Indiana Map

About Frankton, Indiana

Frankton is a locality in Madison County, Indiana, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,658. The population density is 652.7 people per km². Frankton is located at 40.2228°N, 85.7789°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 46044.

Frankton rests in a gentle sweep of Indiana farmland, where the horizon unfurls in broad, patient strokes of green and gold. It lies 9.6 miles north-north-west of Anderson, IN (from Anderson, IN: bearing 327°T), and is situated 5.0 miles south-east of Elwood. The land here is a study in quiet resilience, its soil yielding to the plough with a sigh that seems to echo the slow turning of the seasons. Fields of corn and soybeans, stretching towards the hazy blue of distant trees, absorb the generous sunlight, their stalks rustling like whispered secrets in the summer breeze. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries the earthy scent of tilled ground mingled with the faint sweetness of ripening grain, a perfume that clings to the very fabric of Frankton. The history of Frankton is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the land they cultivate. Originally a stop along the railroad, its economy has long been tied to the fertile earth, with agriculture forming the bedrock of its identity. Though the sounds of industry have ebbed and flowed, the steady rhythm of the farming year continues to dictate the pulse of life here. Small businesses, loyal to the town’s roots, line the main thoroughfares, their storefronts reflecting the unpretentious character of Frankton, a place where a handshake still holds weight and community ties are as strong as the ancient oaks that dot the landscape.

About This Frankton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Frankton, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.222818, -85.778867. 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 Frankton and Madison County.

Detailed location data for Frankton includes the ZIP code (46044), telephone area code (260), county seat of Madison County (Anderson), and school district assignment (Frankton-Lapel 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 Frankton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.