Grover, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Grover, Kansas
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An old barn south of Grover (2011)
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 Grover, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Grover, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Douglas |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-29160 |
| GNIS ID | 484867 |
Grover is a small, quiet place in Douglas County, Kansas, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger Douglas County. Grover is located about 4 miles west of Lecompton and 6 miles east of Tecumseh.
A Look Back at Grover's History
Grover might be a small community today, but it has a history, especially with its post office. A post office was very important for small communities in the past. It was the main way people sent and received letters and packages. It also served as a central meeting spot.
The Post Office Years
Grover had its own post office for a few years. The first time was from 1886 to 1895. After a short break, it opened again from 1897 to 1899. Even though it was only open for a short time, having a post office showed that Grover was once a more active place.
