Asherville, Kansas

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]

Asherville, Kansas
Unincorporated community
KDOT map of Mitchell County (legend)
KDOT map of Mitchell County (legend)
Asherville is located in Kansas
Asherville
Asherville
Asherville is located in the United States
Asherville
Asherville
Coordinates: 39°24′21″N 97°58′37″W[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyMitchell
Founded1866
Elevation
[1]
1,345 ft (410 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total19
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code785
FIPS code20-02600 [1]
GNIS ID475976 [1]

History

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
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
202019—
U.S. Decennial Census

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Asherville as a census-designated place (CDP).

Education

The community is served by Beloit USD 273 public school district.

References
  1. "Asherville, Kansas", Geographic Names Information System, United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior
  2. "Profile of Asherville, Kansas (CDP) in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 31, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
  3. "Origin of Town Names" (PDF). Solomon Valley Highway 24 Heritage Alliance. p. 2. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
  4. 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.
  5. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 15 June 2014.

Further reading
See also: List of books about Mitchell County, Kansas


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