A 0.39-acre residential property in Frankfort, Kentucky, is currently listed for sale, presenting a potential building site within Franklin County. The vacant land offers prospective buyers the opportunity to construct a custom home in the state capital.
Franklin County, established in 1795 from portions of Woodford, Mercer, and Shelby counties, is located in central Kentucky. As of the 2020 census, the county’s population was 51,541, making it the second-least populous county in the United States that serves as a state capital, trailing only Hughes County, South Dakota. The county’s estimated population in 2024 is 52,442.
Frankfort, the county seat, also serves as the capital of Kentucky. The city is situated on the Kentucky River, between Louisville and Lexington, and is described as embodying the essence of Kentucky’s natural beauty and bourbon heritage. Franklin County shares its name with Franklin County in Ohio, where Columbus is located, creating one of two pairs of state capitals residing in counties with identical names – the other being Marion Counties in Oregon and Indiana.
The Franklin County government is located at 321 West Main Street in Frankfort, operating Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Residents and prospective landowners can reach the county offices by phone at (502) 875-8751 and by fax at (502) 875-8755. The county is part of the Frankfort, Kentucky Micropolitan Statistical Area.
The property’s availability comes as Franklin County continues to balance its agricultural heritage with ongoing residential development. The county’s total area is 212 square miles, with 208 square miles of land and 4.3 square miles of water, representing 2.0% of its total area.
