Bazaar, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bazaar, Kansas
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old Bazaar schoolhouse (2016)
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 Bazaar, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Bazaar, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Chase |
| Township | Bazaar |
| Elevation | 1,221 ft (372 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| GNIS ID | 477396 |
Bazaar is a small, unincorporated community in Chase County, Kansas, United States. It's not a city or town with its own government. You can find it about halfway between Strong City and Matfield Green. It's close to where the K-177 highway meets Sharps Creek Road.
History of Bazaar
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Bazaar has a long history, especially with its post office. A post office first opened here on April 16, 1860. For a short time, it was called "Mary" in 1876, but then its name was changed back to Bazaar in 1878. The post office eventually closed its doors on April 26, 1974.
A notable event in Bazaar's history happened on March 31, 1931. A plane from Transcontinental & Western Air crashed a few miles southwest of the community. Sadly, everyone on board passed away, including University of Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne, who was very famous at the time. Today, there's a monument on private land that marks the crash site. Special tours are sometimes offered to allow people to visit this historical spot.
Even today, Bazaar is an important place for local cattle ranching. It serves as a rail depot, which means it's a stop where cattle can be loaded onto trains.
Some very large ranches in the area are owned by Texas oil billionaire Ed Bass and The Nature Conservancy. Much of this land is part of the Flint Hills region. These areas are mainly used for conservation, helping to protect the natural environment of the Flint Hills.
Where is Bazaar Located?
Bazaar is found in the beautiful Flint Hills region of the Great Plains. This area is known for its rolling hills and tallgrass prairies. If you're traveling by highway, Bazaar is about 18 miles north of the Kansas Turnpike exit at Cassoday. It's also about 7 miles south of the U.S. Route 50 exit at Strong City.
Education in Bazaar
Students in the Bazaar community attend public schools run by the Chase County USD 284 school district. This district has two schools that serve the area.
Getting Around Bazaar
Two main routes pass through Bazaar, running north and south. The K-177 highway is a road that connects different parts of Kansas. Also, the Southern Transcon main line of the BNSF Railway goes through Bazaar. This is a busy railroad line used for transporting goods across the country.
