Hooser, Kansas facts for kids
Hooser is a small place in Cowley County, Kansas, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. You can find Hooser in Dexter Township. Its exact location is 37°08′18″N 96°37′48″W / 37.13833°N 96.63000°W.
A Look Back: Hooser's History
Hooser has a simple but interesting past. In 1887, a post office opened here. A post office is where people send and receive mail. This was an important service for the people living in Hooser. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed its doors in 1944.
Hooser was also a stop on the Missouri Pacific Railroad. This meant trains would stop here, helping people travel and goods move. In 1910, Hooser was very small. Only 23 people lived there at that time.
Learning in Hooser
Children living in Hooser go to public schools. The schools are part of the Dexter USD 471 public school district. A school district is a local organization that manages public schools in an area.
