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Frankfort, Illinois

Frankfort is a village in Will County and Cook County in the U.S.
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Top Events in Frankfort History

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1831Military
William Rice, the first non-native settler, made a permanent settlement in Frankfort in 1831.
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1850History
In 1850, the county adopted the township form of government.
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1855Military
It was commonly known as "Frankfort Station" after the opening of the Joliet & Northern Indiana Railroad through the township in 1855, though the official plat of the community ...
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1857Infrastructure
John McDonald became the first railroad agent in 1857.
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1879Military
Local residents incorporated Frankfort as a village in 1879.
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1931History
Sangmeister (1931–2007), member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois.
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2011Sports
Lincoln-Way North has state championships in boys' gymnastics (2011) and Summer League baseball (2011).
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2018Education
As of 2018 the former district's middle school "Hickory Creek" is ranked 5th in the state.
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2020History
== Demographics == As of the 2020 census there were 20,296 people, 6,072 households, and 5,305 families residing in the village.

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Historical Timeline

1831Military
William Rice, the first non-native settler, made a permanent settlement in Frankfort in 1831.
1850History
In 1850, the county adopted the township form of government.
1855Military
It was commonly known as "Frankfort Station" after the opening of the Joliet & Northern Indiana Railroad through the township in 1855, though the official plat of the community ...
1857Infrastructure
John McDonald became the first railroad agent in 1857.
1879Military
Local residents incorporated Frankfort as a village in 1879.
1931History
Sangmeister (1931–2007), member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois.
2011Sports
Lincoln-Way North has state championships in boys' gymnastics (2011) and Summer League baseball (2011).
2018Education
As of 2018 the former district's middle school "Hickory Creek" is ranked 5th in the state.
2020History
== Demographics == As of the 2020 census there were 20,296 people, 6,072 households, and 5,305 families residing in the village.

Did You Know?

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Frankfort is located in the state of Illinois.
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Frankfort has a population of 20,296 residents.
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As of the 2020 census, the population was 20,296.

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