Pfeifer, Kansas facts for kids
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Pfeifer, Kansas
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 Pfeifer, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Pfeifer, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Ellis |
| Township | Freedom |
| Founded | 1876 |
| Elevation | 1,880 ft (570 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67660
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-55650 |
| GNIS ID | 475392 |
Pfeifer is a small, unincorporated community located in Freedom Township, Ellis County, Kansas, United States. This means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. You can find Pfeifer about 10 miles (16 km) south of a town called Victoria.
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A Look Back: Pfeifer's History
Pfeifer was started in August 1876 by immigrants from a group called the Volga Germans. They named the new community after the village they had left behind in Russia. The last group of these immigrants arrived from a place called Kamenka in June 1878.
In 1884, the community of Pfeifer moved to where it is today. A post office that used to be in a place called Easdale moved to Pfeifer in 1887. It was located about two miles south, across the Smoky Hill River. This post office kept serving the area until 1961.
Starting in 1879, the people living in Pfeifer began building churches. All their efforts led to the completion of the beautiful Holy Cross Church in May 1918.
Where is Pfeifer? Geography Facts
Pfeifer is located in a part of Kansas known as the Smoky Hills region, which is part of the larger Great Plains. It sits on the south side of the Smoky Hill River.
You can find Pfeifer about 8 miles (13 km) east of U.S. Highway 183. It's also about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) south of Interstate 70. The city of Hays, which is the main city for Ellis County, is about 15 miles (24 km) southeast of Pfeifer.
Getting Around: Transportation in Pfeifer
Saratov Street is a paved road that goes north and south through Pfeifer. As you travel northeast from the community, this road changes its name to Pfeifer Avenue. Pfeifer Avenue then connects Pfeifer to Victoria, which is about 10 miles (16 km) to the north.
Famous Faces: Notable People from Pfeifer
Some well-known individuals who were born in or lived in Pfeifer include:
- Monty Basgall (1922-2005): He was a professional baseball player who played as a second baseman in Major League Baseball. He also worked as a coach.
