Reece, Kansas facts for kids
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Reece, Kansas
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 Reece, Kansas
Location in Kansas
Reece, Kansas
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Greenwood |
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-58800 |
| GNIS ID | 474630 |
Reece is a small, unincorporated community located in Greenwood County, Kansas, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Reece is about 7.5 miles west of the city of Eureka.
History of Reece
Reece has a long history, especially when it comes to its post office. A post office first opened here in 1870. For the first few years, until 1883, the post office was actually called Collins. It served the community for over a century before it finally closed down in 1975.
Education in Reece
Students living in the Reece area attend public schools managed by the Eureka USD 389 school district. This district provides education for children from kindergarten through high school.
