West Frankfort, Illinois
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West Frankfort is a city in Franklin County, Illinois. The population was 7,275 at the 2020 census.[3] The city is well known for its rich history of coal. The city is part of the Metro Lakeland area.
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West Frankfort
"Frankfort Heights", “The Heights” | |
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Motto(s): A Rich Past, A Bright Future | |
Coordinates: 37°53′55″N 88°55′24″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Franklin |
Township | Denning, Frankfort |
Founded | 1810 |
City Charter | 1906 |
Government | |
• Mayor | Tim Arview |
Area | |
• Total | 5.02 sq mi (12.99 km2) |
• Land | 4.98 sq mi (12.90 km2) |
• Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 7,275 |
• Density | 1,460.84/sq mi (564.05/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP Code(s) | 62896 |
Area code | 618 |
FIPS code | 17-80333 |
GNIS feature ID | 420843[2] |
Public Transit | South Central Transit |
Wikimedia Commons | West Frankfort, Illinois |
Website | www |
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