William Rice, the first non-native settler, made a permanent settlement in Frankfort in 1831. While the first pioneers, coming mainly from the New England colonies, were mostly of English and Scottish descent, German settlers made the village of Frankfort a reality. Later in the 1840s German settlers migrated from Germany to Frankfort. They had fled harsh conditions in their homeland by coming to America and proved to be very industrious and experienced farmers as they soon bought most of the fertile farm land from the "Yankees", who were more inclined to provide services for local needs. Establishing both ownership and pride in the area, the German settlers implemented the first system of resident concern for local lands, which has been maintained ever since.
William? Rice the first non-native settler made a permanent settlement in Frankfort in 1831 While the first pioneers coming mainly from the New England colonies were mostly of English and Scottish descent German settlers made the village of Frankfort a reality Later in the 1840s German settlers migrated from Germany to Frankfort They had fled harsh conditions in their homeland by coming to America and proved to be very industrious and experienced farmers as they soon bought most of the fertile farm land from the "Yankees" who were more inclined to provide services for local needs Establishing both ownership and pride in the area the German settlers implemented the first system of resident concern for local lands which has been maintained: ever since