Asherville, Kansas facts for kids
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Asherville, Kansas
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 Asherville, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Asherville, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Mitchell |
| Founded | 1866 |
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 19 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-02600 |
| GNIS ID | 2583497 |
Asherville is a small community in Mitchell County, Kansas, United States. It is called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is an area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population information. In 2020, only 19 people lived there.
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Asherville's Story
How Asherville Started
The first people to settle in Asherville arrived in 1866. They built their homes near a stream called Asher Creek. This stream gave the community its name. By 1910, Asherville had grown to about 125 people.
Asherville was also home to the oldest post office in Mitchell County. It opened in 1869. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed down in 1980.
Who Lives in Asherville?
The U.S. Census Bureau counts the population of places like Asherville. This helps us understand how many people live in different areas. In 2020, the census showed that 19 people lived in Asherville.
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Learning in Asherville
Students in Asherville attend public schools. The community is part of the Beloit USD 273 school district. This district provides education for the children living in the area.
See also
In Spanish: Asherville (Kansas) para niños
