Bayard, Kansas facts for kids
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Bayard, Kansas
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 Bayard, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Bayard, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Allen |
| Township | Osage |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-04650 |
| GNIS ID | 482698 |
Bayard is a small, unincorporated community located in Allen County, Kansas, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. It's a quiet place, part of the larger area of Allen County.
History of Bayard
In 1910, Bayard was a busy spot. It had a station for the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad. This railroad helped people and goods travel. Bayard also had a post office where you could send and receive money orders. This was very useful for people living in the area.
There was also an express office, which helped send packages quickly. Many small shops, called "mercantile interests," served the local farmers. Bayard was a key place for shipping farm products from the surrounding area. About 50 people lived there in 1910.
A post office first opened in a nearby place called Front in June 1886. But it moved to Bayard in August 1887. The Bayard post office stayed open for many years. It finally closed down in April 1943.
Where is Bayard?
Bayard is located in Allen County, Kansas. It sits on the north side of a small creek. This creek flows into the South Fork Little Osage River. The community is entirely within Osage Township.
Bayard is about 15 miles northeast of Iola. Iola is the main city and the county seat of Allen County. Bayard is less than a mile east of U.S. Route 59. This is a major road that runs north and south. A railroad track, owned by Union Pacific, also crosses nearby.
The small town of Mildred is just 2 miles north of Bayard along US-59. The larger city of Moran is more than 5 miles to the south.
