Fairmount, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fairmount, Kansas
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A housing division within the community of Fairmount (2021)
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 Fairmount, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Fairmount, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Leavenworth |
| Platted | 1867 |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 913 |
| FIPS code | 20-22300 |
| GNIS ID | 478558 |
Fairmount is a small place in Leavenworth County, Kansas, United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's not an official city or town with its own local government.
Fairmount is part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area. It is located just north of the city of Basehor.
A Look Back: Fairmount's History
Fairmount was officially planned out in 1867. This process is called being "platted." It means the streets and lots were drawn on a map.
Back in 1912, Fairmount was a bit busier. It had four stores where people could shop. There was also one factory, likely making goods for the area.
The local post office in Fairmount closed its doors in 1934. This meant people had to go to nearby towns for their mail.
Fairmount Today
Today, Fairmount is mostly made up of several housing areas. These neighborhoods are close to other cities. They are near Lake Quivira, Bonner Springs, and Basehor. It's also near the Piper neighborhood in Kansas City, Kansas.
Local services are very important for any community. Fairmount gets its fire and medical help from the Fairmount Township Fire and Rescue. The Kansas City Kansas Fire Department also helps out.
For safety, police services come from a few different places. The Leavenworth and Wyandotte County Sheriff's Offices help. The Basehor Police Department also provides policing for the area.
Learning in Fairmount: Schools
Kids living in Fairmount go to public schools in two different districts. A school district is a group of schools managed together.
One district is Lansing USD 469. This district serves the northern part of Fairmount. The other is Basehor–Linwood USD 458. This district serves the southern part of Fairmount.
