Devon, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Devon, Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Bourbon |
| Founded | 1860 |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 71 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-17900 |
| GNIS ID | 2804482 |
Devon is a small community located in Bourbon County, Kansas, in the United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area the government tracks for counting people, even though it's not an official city or town. In 2020, about 71 people lived in Devon.
A Look Back at Devon's History
Devon started a long time ago, in 1860. When it was first founded, it had a different name: Mill Creek. Later on, the community was renamed Devon. Its new name came from a place called Devon in England.
Who Lives in Devon?
The United States government counts how many people live in different places every ten years. This count is called a census. It helps us understand how communities are growing or changing.
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| 2020 | 71 | — | |
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Schools in Devon
Children living in Devon attend public schools. The community is part of the Fort Scott USD 234 school district. This district provides education for students in the area.
