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Asherville, Kansas
KDOT map of Mitchell County (legend)
Asherville, Kansas is located in Kansas
Asherville, Kansas
Asherville, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Asherville, Kansas is located in the United States
Asherville, Kansas
Asherville, Kansas
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Kansas
County Mitchell
Founded 1866
Elevation
1,345 ft (410 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • 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.

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.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 19
U.S. Decennial Census

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.

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