Ravanna, Kansas facts for kids
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Ravanna, Kansas
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 Ravanna, Kansas
Location in Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Finney |
| Founded | 1882 |
| Elevation | 2,559 ft (780 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 0 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-58530 |
| GNIS ID | 484567 |
Ravanna is a place known as a ghost town in Finney County, Kansas, United States. A ghost town is a town that has very few or no people living in it anymore. Ravanna is located about 30 miles (48 km) east-northeast of Garden City.
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History of Ravanna
Ravanna was first started in 1882. It was a new settlement in Kansas.
Becoming a County Seat
In 1887, Ravanna was one of two towns that wanted to become the "county seat" of Garfield County. A county seat is the main town in a county where the government offices are located. Garfield County later became "defunct," meaning it no longer existed as a separate county. It merged into Finney County in 1893.
Post Office Closes
The post office in Ravanna closed for good in 1922. This often happens in towns when most people move away.
Geography and Climate
Ravanna's Location
Ravanna is located in Kansas. It is in a part of the world that has a specific type of weather.
Climate Type
According to a system called the Köppen Climate Classification, Ravanna has a semi-arid climate. This means the area is quite dry, but it's not a full desert. It gets some rain, but not a lot. On climate maps, this type of weather is often shown as "BSk".
