Asherville, Kansas
Asherville, Kansas | |
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  Asherville  Asherville | |
| Coordinates: 39°24′27″N 97°58′24″W / 39.40750°N 97.97333°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Mitchell |
| Founded | 1866 |
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 19 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-02600 |
| GNIS ID | 2583497[1] |
Asherville is an unincorporated community in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the community and nearby areas was 19.[2]
History[edit]
The first settlement at Asherville was made in 1866 at the Asher Creek, from which the community takes its name.[3] By 1910, Asherville had about 125 inhabitants.[4]
Asherville had the oldest post office in Mitchell County.[4] It opened in 1869, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1980.[5]
Demographics[edit]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 19 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Asherville as a census-designated place (CDP).
Education[edit]
The community is served by Beloit USD 273 public school district.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Asherville, Kansas
- ^ a b "Profile of Asherville, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 31, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
- ^ "Origin of Town Names" (PDF). Solomon Valley Highway 24 Heritage Alliance. p. 2. Retrieved April 9, 2018.
- ^ a b Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 106.
- ^ "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved June 15, 2014.
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Municipalities and communities of Mitchell County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. ‡This community also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |
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