Corinth, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Corinth, Kansas
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 Corinth, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Corinth, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Osborne |
| Founded | 1870s |
| Elevation | 1,499 ft (457 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-15600 |
| GNIS ID | 484594 |
Corinth is a small, unincorporated community located in Osborne County, Kansas, United States. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's about 5.5 miles south of a bigger town called Downs.
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Exploring Corinth's Past
Corinth has a simple but interesting history. It shows how communities grew in Kansas long ago.
Early Days: The Post Office
Imagine a time when getting mail was a big deal! In 1872, a post office opened in Corinth Township. It was in the northeast part of Section 22. A person named Potter Kenyon was the first postmaster. He was in charge of all the mail. This post office helped people in the area send and receive letters and packages. It was a very important connection to the outside world. The post office stayed open for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1896.
The Railroad Arrives
Years later, in 1915, something new came to Corinth. The Salina Northern Railroad built its tracks right through Corinth Township. Railroads were like the internet of their time. They helped transport goods and people across the country.
New Buildings for Trade
With the railroad came new opportunities for business. Along the railroad line, a grain elevator and a warehouse were built. These buildings were important for farmers. A grain elevator is a tall building used to store grain, like wheat or corn. A warehouse is a large building for storing other goods. These new structures were located about 1.5 miles southwest of where the old post office used to be. They helped the community trade goods and grow.
