Herkimer, Kansas
Herkimer is an unincorporated community in Marshall County, Kansas, United States.[1]
Herkimer, Kansas | |
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 KDOT map of Marshall County (legend) | |
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| Coordinates: 39°53′28″N 96°42′40″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Marshall |
| Named for | Herkimer, New York |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
History
Herkimer was named after Herkimer, New York.[2] A post office was opened in Herkimer in 1878, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1974.[3]
Demographics
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined this community as a census-designated place (CDP).
Education
The community is served by Marysville USD 364 public school district.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Herkimer, Kansas
- Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc. Standard Publishing Company. pp. 839.
- "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on 9 October 2013. Retrieved 15 June 2014.
Further reading
External links
Municipalities and communities of Marshall County, Kansas, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Kansas highlighting Marshall County | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
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| Footnotes | †This community is designated a Census-Designated Place (CDP) by the United States Census Bureau. | |
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