Frankfort
Around Frankfort
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Frankfort
Where the cornfields meet the sky
Purdue Old Gold
Welcome to Frankfort, where the cornfields meet the courthouse square. Grab a tenderloin and a slice of sugar cream pie, and you'll fit right in.
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The room
One room for everyone around Frankfort. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Frankfort. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Clinton County Courthouse Historic brick courthouse anchoring the town square
- Lake Frankfort Man-made reservoir popular for fishing and boating
- Frankfort City Park Community gathering spot with playgrounds and picnic shelters
- Clinton County Historical Museum Local artifacts and pioneer-era exhibits
- Frankfort Community Public Library Historic Carnegie library building
- Outdoors Fishing at Lake Frankfort
- Outdoors Walking the trails at Frankfort City Park
- With kids Visiting the Clinton County Historical Museum
- With kids Attending the Clinton County Fair
- Evenings Local taverns on Main Street
- Evenings Friday night high school football
- Locals love Small-town diners
- Locals love Drive-in restaurants
Through the year
- Frankfort Hot Dog Festival July World's largest hot dog festival with eating contests and live music
- Clinton County Fair July Livestock shows, carnival rides, and demolition derby
- Frankfort Farmers Market Summer Local produce, baked goods, and crafts on the courthouse square
- Frankfort Christmas Parade December Downtown parade with floats and Santa
Frankfort has four distinct seasons with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Best: Spring and fall are the best times to be out, with mild temperatures and clear skies.
Talk like a local
- “The lake”
- Lake Frankfort, the local reservoir
- “The fair”
- The Clinton County Fair
- “Tenderloin”
- Pork tenderloin sandwich, a local staple
- “Hoosier”
- An Indiana native or resident
Getaways
- Lafayette Purdue campus, West Lafayette dining, and the Wabash River
- Kokomo Automotive heritage and Kokomo Opalescent Glass
- Indianapolis Big-city museums, Colts games, and the Children's Museum
- Monticello Indiana Beach amusement park and lake recreation
Local flavour
Rooting for Purdue Boilermakers (NCAA), Indianapolis Colts (NFL), Indianapolis Pacers (NBA), Indianapolis Indians (MiLB)
Eat and drink
- Pork tenderloin sandwich A breaded, fried pork cutlet served on a bun – a Hoosier staple.
- Sugar cream pie Also called 'Hoosier pie', a simple custard-like pie made with cream, sugar, and flour.
- Corn on the cob Fresh sweet corn from local farms is a summer favourite.
Where people go
- County fairgrounds Clinton County Fair is a summer highlight with agriculture exhibits and rides.
- Small-town diners and drive-ins Classic American eateries serving home-style meals.
- Farmland and grain elevators The landscape is defined by vast fields of corn and soybeans, punctuated by grain silos.
Heritage and traditions
Frankfort is proud of its small-town charm, agricultural heritage, and the famous Frankfort Hot Dog Festival, which celebrates the city's name and brings the community together each summer.
This time of year in Frankfort
- Corn mazes Fall Local farms create corn mazes for families.
Say it like a local: “Pop” — Soda.
Landmarks with a story
- Historic downtown Frankfort 19th-century architecture around the courthouse square.
- St. Mary's Catholic Church Historic parish in the downtown area.
- Frankfort Cemetery Final resting place of early settlers and veterans.
Food traditions
- Persimmon pudding A Hoosier dessert made from wild persimmons, often served at church dinners.
- Fish fries during Lent Local churches host Friday fish fries during the Lenten season.
- Beef and noodles A hearty comfort food served at community gatherings and family reunions.
- Popcorn Indiana is a top popcorn producer, and popcorn is a popular snack at home and events.
Music and arts
- Bluegrass and country music Local musicians often play at community events and festivals.
A little history
- 1830 Founded in 1830
- 1830 Became the county seat of Clinton County
- 19th century A stop on the Monon Railroad, shipping grain and livestock
Rivalries
- Frankfort vs. Rossville County-wide football and basketball rivalry
- Purdue vs. Indiana College basketball bragging rights
- Colts vs. Bears NFL rivalry that splits households
- Game day Friday night high school football
- Game day Basketball games
- Outdoors Corn maze
- Outdoors Sledding
- With kids Going to the Frankfort Hot Dog Festival
- With kids Attending high school football games
People in Frankfort speak with a Midwestern accent, using 'pop' for soda and 'you guys' for plural you. They often say 'Hoosier' to describe themselves.
Only here
- Frankfort is known as the 'Home of the Hot Dog' and celebrates with a festival each July.
- Frankfort has a giant hot dog statue downtown.
- Frankfort is the only city in the US with a hot dog festival named after the city itself.
New here? A few tips
- Be prepared for hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters.
- Try a pork tenderloin sandwich at a local diner.
- Get involved in community events like the Hot Dog Festival.
- Learn to love cornfields.
- Drive carefully on rural roads with tractors.
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Frankfort, IN. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.