Baileyville, Kansas facts for kids
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Baileyville, Kansas
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Historical Marion Hall in Baileyville (2021)
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 Baileyville, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Baileyville, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Nemaha |
| Named for | Willis J. Bailey |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| GNIS ID | 472946 |
Baileyville is an unincorporated community in western Nemaha County, Kansas, United States. It is located six miles west of Seneca on U.S. Route 36.
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History
The community was founded as Haytown, then renamed by Willis J. Bailey and his father to Baileyville. In 1903, Willis became the 16th Governor of Kansas Willis J. Bailey. The first post office in Baileyville was established in 1880.
Transportation
The community is served by the Union Pacific Railroad and US highway 36.
- Nemaha County Maps: Current, Historic, KDOT
Demographics
For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined this community as a census-designated place (CDP).
Education
Primary and secondary
The community is served by Nemaha Central USD 115 public school district. Nemaha Central High School is located in Seneca with the mascot Thunder.
B&B High school closed in 2014 through school unification. The B&B High School mascot was Falcons.
Colleges and universities
Highland Community College opened in Baileyville in June 2014.
See also
In Spanish: Baileyville (Kansas) para niños
