Because of the city's location on the Kentucky River, it has flooded many times, with the two highest recorded floods occurring in 1937 and 1978. The North Frankfort levee, finished in 1969, and the South Frankfort floodwall, built in the 1990s, were constructed for flood protection. Five bridges cross the river in downtown Frankfort, including the St. Clair Street bridge and Capitol Avenue bridge. Notable locations include the Kentucky State Capitol building, the Capital City Museum, and Fort Hill, a promontory with a view of downtown.
Because of the city's location on the Kentucky River it has flooded many times, with the two highest recorded floods occurring in 1937 and 1978. The North Frankfort levee finished in 1969, and th,e South Frankfort floodwall, built in the 1990s, were constructed for flood protection. Five bridges cross the river in downtown Frankfort including the St. Clair Street bridge and Capitol Avenue bridge. Notable locations include th,e Kentucky State Capitol building, the Capital City, Museum and Fort Hill, a promontory with a view of downtown.