Berryton, Kansas facts for kids
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Berryton, Kansas
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Berryton (2010)
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 Berryton, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Berryton, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Shawnee |
| Township | Monmouth |
| Elevation | 997 ft (304 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66409
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-06300 |
| GNIS ID | 479067 |
Berryton is a small community in Shawnee County, Kansas, United States. It's not a city with its own government, but it's a recognized place where people live. You can find Berryton just east of the Topeka Regional Airport.
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A Look Back: Berryton's History
How Berryton Started
Berryton was founded a long time ago, in 1888. It was named after its two founders, George Washington Berry and his son, George Webster Berry. The very first post office in Berryton opened in May 1888.
Berryton in the Early 1900s
By 1912, Berryton was known as a small village. It had a train station on the Missouri Pacific Railroad. This made it a good place for people in the area to trade goods. In 1910, about 75 people lived there.
Berryton Today
Today, Berryton still has a post office. It also has an elementary school, a place for events, and two churches.
People and Location
Berryton is part of the larger Topeka, Kansas area. This means it's connected to the main city of Topeka and the towns around it.
Schools in Berryton
Shawnee Heights School District
Students in Berryton attend schools in the Shawnee Heights USD 450 public school district. The high school for this district is Shawnee Heights High School. Their sports teams are called the Thunderbirds.
Berryton High School's Past
There used to be a Berryton High School. It closed down when schools were combined into larger districts. The Berryton Buffaloes, their baseball team, won the state championship in 1951. This was a big achievement for the school!
