Mitchell, Kansas facts for kids
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Mitchell, Kansas
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 Mitchell, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Mitchell, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Rice |
| Township | Mitchell |
| Elevation | 1,739 ft (530 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-47500 |
| GNIS ID | 475681 |
Mitchell is a small, unincorporated community in Rice County, Kansas, in the United States. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town. It's located about 6 miles (10 km) northeast of Lyons, a nearby city. You can find Mitchell just north of U.S. Route 56, a main road.
History of Mitchell
For thousands of years, the land that is now Kansas was home to Native American tribes. In 1803, the United States bought most of this land as part of the Louisiana Purchase. This was a huge land deal that greatly expanded the country.
Later, in 1854, the Kansas Territory was set up. This was a step toward becoming a state. Then, in 1861, Kansas officially became the 34th U.S. state. Rice County, where Mitchell is located, was created in 1867.
Railroad Connections
In the late 1800s, railroads were very important for travel and trade. In 1878, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway company worked with people from Marion County and McPherson County to start a new railway company.
This new company built a branch line, which is a smaller railway line that connects to a main one. In 1879, the line reached McPherson. By 1881, it had extended to Ellinwood. This railway line was used and managed by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway.
The original branch line connected many towns, including Florence, Marion, Hillsboro, McPherson, and Lyons. Mitchell was also one of the communities connected by this important railway. Over the years, parts of this railway line were no longer used or were sold to other companies.
Mitchell's Post Office
Mitchell had its own post office for many years. It first opened in 1882. This was a vital service for the community, allowing people to send and receive mail. The post office served the residents of Mitchell until it closed in 1953.
Education
Children in the Mitchell community attend public schools managed by the Lyons USD 405 school district. This district provides education for students in the area.
Notable People
- Leo B. Bozell - He was an important advertising executive who was born in Mitchell.
