Bloomington, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bloomington, Kansas
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 Bloomington, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Bloomington, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Osborne |
| Founded | 1870s |
| Platted | 1871 |
| Elevation | 1,591 ft (485 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 29-07525 |
| GNIS ID | 472270 |
Bloomington is a small, quiet place in Osborne County, Kansas, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's located about 4 miles west of Osborne.
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A Look at Bloomington's Past
Bloomington has an interesting history. It was first called Tilden. This name was given when the area was platted in 1871. To "plat" means to draw a map showing how land is divided into lots.
How Bloomington Got Its Name
The name Bloomington was chosen in 1873. This new name replaced the old one, Tilden.
The Old Post Office
A post office opened in Bloomington in the 1870s. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1955.
Education in Bloomington
For many years, children in Bloomington went to a local grade school. This school taught students from the area. The Bloomington grade school closed its doors in 1968.
