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Grover, Kansas
An old barn south of Grover (2011)
An old barn south of Grover (2011)
KDOT map of Douglas County (legend)
Grover, Kansas is located in Kansas
Grover, Kansas
Grover, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Grover, Kansas is located in the United States
Grover, Kansas
Grover, Kansas
Location in the United States
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.

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