Greenbush, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Greenbush, Kansas
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 Greenbush, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Greenbush, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Crawford |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-28475 |
| GNIS ID | 475130 |
Greenbush is a small, quiet place in Crawford County, Kansas, United States. It is an unincorporated community. This means it is a settlement that is not part of an official city or town. It is located about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) west of Girard. You can find Greenbush along the K-47 highway.
A Look Back at Greenbush's Past
Greenbush has a short but interesting history. A post office was opened in Greenbush in 1874. Post offices were very important back then. They helped people send and receive letters and packages. This was a big deal for a growing community. However, the post office in Greenbush closed down in 1901.
Learning in Greenbush
Students in the Greenbush area attend public schools. The community is part of the Girard USD 248 public school district. A school district is a local organization that manages public schools. It makes sure that students have places to learn and good teachers.
