Densmore, Kansas facts for kids
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Densmore, Kansas
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 Densmore, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Densmore, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Norton |
| Founded | 1880s |
| Elevation | 2,080 ft (630 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67645
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-17700 |
| GNIS ID | 472018 |
Densmore is a small, unincorporated community located in Norton County, Kansas, in the United States. It's not a city or town with its own government, but rather a group of homes and buildings. You can find it about two miles east of the city of Edmond, close to K-9 highway.
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History
Densmore has a long history, even though it's a small place. It was first settled in the 1880s.
Early Transportation
Densmore was once an important stop on the Missouri Pacific Railroad. This meant trains would stop there, which helped the community grow.
Post Office Services
The community had its own post office for a very long time. It opened in 1880 and served the people of Densmore until 1992.
Education
Students in Densmore attend public schools managed by the Logan USD 326. A Unified School District brings together several smaller school districts.
Densmore High School
Densmore used to have its own high school. It was called Densmore High School. The school's sports teams were known as the Warriors. However, the high school closed in 1965. This happened because of something called "school unification," where smaller schools combine to form larger ones.
Famous People from Densmore
A notable person born in Densmore is Glenn L. Archer Jr.. He became a judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. This court hears special types of legal cases in the United States.
