Frankton, Indiana
Town · Population 1,817 · #221 in Indiana
About Frankton
Frankton is a small town in eastern Indiana counting 1,817 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Frankton is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.06 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,714 residents per square mile.
📰 Frankton News Today
- Frankton High School (IN) Football MaxPreps · Aug 13
- Lapel flexes muscle in season-opening sweep at Frankton heraldbulletin.com · Aug 17
- Pamela Rene Moore Obituary July 31, 2026 Bozell Funeral Homes · Aug 5
- Jack Strangeway Obituary (1931 - 2026) - Frankton, IN - The Call-Leader Legacy obituary · Aug 14
- Docs: Treasurer stole $6,000+ from Frankton softball league Fox 59 · Apr 15
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Frankton Unique
- The only place in America named Frankton — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Indiana — one of 976 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Frankton
- Maranatha Coffee Company — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Frankton
- Jefferson Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Frankton
- Frankton Elementary School
- Frankton Jr-Sr High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)1,817
Rank in state#221 of 566
Land area1.06 sq mi
Density1,714/sq mi
Coordinates40.2210, -85.7720