Apparently there was a convenient ford there, across the Kentucky River. An important ford would accumulate people. A pioneer named Stephen Frank was killed there by natives and the area became known as Frank's ford. They were probably on their way to a salt supply called Mann's Lick near Louisville.
I’m curious why a pocket of settlement emerged around Frankfurt, Kentucky at that time?
Apparently there was a convenient ford there, across the Kentucky River. An important ford would accumulate people. A pioneer named Stephen Frank was killed there by natives and the area became known as Frank's ford. They were probably on their way to a salt supply called Mann's Lick near Louisville.
Wow, that's really interesting - thank you!