Media, Kansas facts for kids
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Media, Kansas
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 Media, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Media, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Douglas |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 0 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| GNIS ID | 482180 |
Media is a ghost town in Douglas County, Kansas, United States. A ghost town is a place where most or all people have left.
History of Media, Kansas
People first settled in Media in 1878. The town was built along the Kansas City, Lawrence & Southern Kansas Railroad line. This railroad was important for bringing people and goods to the area.
A post office opened in Media in 1878. It helped people send and receive mail. But it closed down in 1903. Over time, Media became part of Baldwin City, a nearby town.
What is a Ghost Town?
A ghost town is a place that used to be a town or city. But now, most or all of its people have moved away. These towns are often left empty or with very few residents.
Many things can cause a town to become a ghost town. Sometimes, the main reason people lived there, like a mine or a railroad, goes away. When the jobs disappear, people leave to find work elsewhere.
